Pa'La Downtown

4.8

223 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for live music
Romantic

Pa’La means “for-the…” and it is forged in a passion to deliver food and wine that is inherently approachable and human to our community of people.
Drawing from coastal cultures of the Mediterranean and South America, ingredients are sourced locally with wild caught seafood, organic grains, and vegetables.
We created a wine program that complements the seasonality of our menu.
Focusing on organic, sustainably farmed, and high-quality products; curating a list of 300 labels, most accessible to all, and representing 15 countries, from the coastal Mediterranean, Europe, to the American continent.
Our draft beers are exclusively selected from local hand crafted breweries.
It is Pa’ La’s commitment to bring a unique and unforgettable experience to the people of Phoenix and beyond.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Mediterranean, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(602) 368-3052
Website
http://palakitchen.com/intro/downtown/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jason Alford
Private party facilities
For Private Event please reach out:events@palakitchen.com

Location
132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341
Area
Phoenix
Cross Street
2nd St / Washington st
Parking details
We validate parking at two locations, both for 2 hours. They are at the Bank of America building on the corner of 2nd Street and Washington, and Block 23 which is in front of our restaurant on Washington Street. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cellar Area
Multiple dates available
Upstairs romantic seating. Away from the Jazz band
Downstairs Bar
Multiple dates available
Our comfortable bar area is right next to our main floor bar, enjoy dinner in a comfortable green leather chair, around a beautiful copper-topped round table.
Downstairs Patio
Multiple dates available
One communal table outdoor, with misting system or heater, depending on the season!

OlivesUS$10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchovies*US$13.00
crackers
Kurobuta pork bellyUS$18.00
sour plum BBQ + pickled root vegetables
AZ Copper State bone marrowUS$19.00
caramelized onions + grilled unagi
AZ Copper State beef tartare*US$24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopusUS$24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh burrata*US$22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan
Caviar Service 98US$98.00
served with milkbread + Crème fraîche

Salad

Little gem lettuceUS$19.00
goddess dressing + pistachio + vegetables + blue cheese
French breakfast radishUS$17.00
nori butter + chardonnay vinaigrette + EVOO

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*US$29.00
garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO
MusselsUS$29.00
Iberico chorizo + tomato + crustacean dashi + grilled sourdough
Miso black codUS$42.00
warm spinach + soubise + ancient grains
Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)US$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine flank steak* (8oz)US$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copper State N.Y. strip* (10oz)US$68.00
mushroom + black garlic + Koji turnip
AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)US$78.00
nori bordelaise
Japanese Wagyu*
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploinUS$25.00
- Takamori Striploin A5US$45.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
Shishito peppersUS$14.00
ponzu butter + bonito flakes
Crispy Brussels sproutsUS$16.00
Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes
Spanish piquillo peppersUS$13.00
oregano + controne pepper + EVOO
Wagyu fat potatoesUS$16.00
olives + onions + mustard + Parmigiano Reggiano
OmakaseUS$150.00
to entrust the Chef, 8-course dinner 150/p full table participation required Wine pairing available

Cocktails

Patada de MulaUS$17.00
El Guel Mezcal + ginger + turmeric + lime + lemon
The UndertakerUS$17.00
Whisky + orgeat + yuzu + egg + red wine
CarajilloUS$17.00
Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
MVPUS$17.00
Roxx Vodka + elderflower + raspberry + Prosecco
Sage WhisperUS$17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + pear + sage + white vermouth
VitacuraUS$17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUS$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
MayrakiUS$16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger
MionettoUS$16.00
non-alcoholic Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUS$10.00
Pa'La Light, Huss brewery
LagerUS$10.00
Crispy, The shoppe
Hazy IPAUS$10.00
Church music, Juicy IPA, The shoppe

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager / Michelob ultra / Stella artoisUS$8.00
Clausthaler N.A. / Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.US$8.00

Sake

AzureUS$20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- 6 oz carafeUS$78.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUS$16.00
Santome, Veneto, Italy NV
- btlUS$50.00
Moscato d'AstiUS$16.00
Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- btlUS$62.00
Crémant de LimouxUS$16.00
Rosé, St Hilaire, Limoux, France NV
- btlUS$62.00
ChampagneUS$25.00
Poilvert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- btlUS$100.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUS$16.00
Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22
- btlUS$62.00

White

AlbarinhoUS$16.00
Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22
- btlUS$62.00
ChardonnayUS$16.00
Mâcon-Peronne, Domaine Mont-Epin, Bourgogne, France '20
- btlUS$62.00
Sauvignon blancUS$16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- btlUS$62.00
ChardonnayUS$29.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- btlUS$110.00

Red

Pinot NoirUS$16.00
La Monette, "Terroirs de Mellecey", Bourgogne, France '20
- btlUS$62.00
MalbecUS$16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- btlUS$62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUS$16.00
Bodega Norton, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina '21
- btlUS$62.00
Rhône BlendUS$29.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de la Font du Loup, France '20
- btlUS$110.00

What 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix
Innovative
Phoenix
Hot spot
Phoenix
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pa'La Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "impressive wine list" and "wonderful ambiance." Highlights include the "amazing omakase" and "creative dishes" like foie gras and black cod. The lively atmosphere, enhanced by live jazz, makes it a "gem" in Phoenix's dining scene.

223 Reviews

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Aspen
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Definitely worth a stop! Amazing food, great service, good music, and awesome people! We sat upstairs in the lounge with a live Jazz band. The staff was amazing, and our waiter was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was nothing less than outstanding bought reservations for the shared dining experience 8 course meal everyone was professional and right on time. I could not recommend this more to anyone it was something everyone should do at the very least once.
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Jim
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great wine list. the food was exceptional and the service was both knowledgeable and friendly. i would recommend !
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this location numerous times and will continue to go in the future. The food is great, the service is great, the ambiance is great. My biggest complaint is parking downtown.
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BETH VIP
Phoenix8 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time dining at the restaurant--we went to the downtown location. Both my husband and I were celebrating our birthdays, so it was a special occassion for us. First the positive: Everything was outstanding--from the hostess' greeting to our server, to the busboy to the food! However, here's the negative: 1. The Happy Hour menu is VERY expensive--$18 for one octopus tentacle--pretty outrageous! 2. We asked for more bread, but were not told (before hand) there'd be an extra charge for it! We only found out when we saw it on the bill. Really--an extra charge for bread??!! 3. The noise level was over the top. We couldn't hear ourselves without shouting at each other. 4. We made it a point to inform them that both of us were celebrating our birthdays, but nothing was done to mark the occassion. Very disappointing! These issues definitely put a damper on what could have been a beautiful and special evening.
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Gary
Phoenix14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are frequent Pa'La diners. It is an absolutely perfect experience. We are so privileged to enjoy this excellently run restaurant in Phx. The food, service, cocktails and wine list are impeccable.
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melanie
Calgary9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server with excellent advice on menu. Happy hour plates are small but we got a few. Conscious to get us out on time for our event .
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Howell VIP
Charleston15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was solid. Octopus a bit tough. Server over energized, but thorough.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a bit slow, food was mostly exciting. Get the flan for dessert and the ribeye!
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MichaelT
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine list is large and accessible, the sevice is great, the ambiance is lovely and the food is delicious.
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FAQs

Pa'La Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 368-3052.

Pa'La Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

Additional information

Cross Street
2nd St / Washington st
Area
Phoenix
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
International, Mediterranean, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We validate parking at two locations, both for 2 hours. They are at the Bank of America building on the corner of 2nd Street and Washington, and Block 23 which is in front of our restaurant on Washington Street. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason Alford
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://palakitchen.com/intro/downtown/
Phone number
(602) 368-3052
Private party facilities
For Private Event please reach out:events@palakitchen.com

Pa'La Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cellar Area

Downstairs Bar

Downstairs Patio

Tapas

OlivesUS$10.00

Pickled Spanish anchovies*US$13.00

Kurobuta pork bellyUS$18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrowUS$19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartare*US$24.00

Woodfired octopusUS$24.00

Fresh burrata*US$22.00

Caviar Service 98US$98.00

Salad

Little gem lettuceUS$19.00

French breakfast radishUS$17.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*US$29.00

MusselsUS$29.00

Miso black codUS$42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)US$56.00

Argentine flank steak* (8oz)US$56.00

AZ Copper State N.Y. strip* (10oz)US$68.00

AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)US$78.00

Japanese Wagyu*

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUS$13.00

Shishito peppersUS$14.00

Crispy Brussels sproutsUS$16.00

Spanish piquillo peppersUS$13.00

Wagyu fat potatoesUS$16.00

OmakaseUS$150.00

Cocktails

Patada de MulaUS$17.00

The UndertakerUS$17.00

CarajilloUS$17.00

MVPUS$17.00

Sage WhisperUS$17.00

VitacuraUS$17.00

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUS$17.00

MayrakiUS$16.00

MionettoUS$16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUS$10.00

LagerUS$10.00

Hazy IPAUS$10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager / Michelob ultra / Stella artoisUS$8.00

Clausthaler N.A. / Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.US$8.00

Sake

AzureUS$20.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUS$16.00

Moscato d'AstiUS$16.00

Crémant de LimouxUS$16.00

ChampagneUS$25.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUS$16.00

White

AlbarinhoUS$16.00

ChardonnayUS$16.00

Sauvignon blancUS$16.00

ChardonnayUS$29.00

Red

Pinot NoirUS$16.00

MalbecUS$16.00

Cabernet SauvignonUS$16.00

Rhône BlendUS$29.00

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