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Upstairs dining room - Pa'La Downtown, Phoenix, AZ

Pa'La Downtown

4.6
4.6
167 Reviews
$31 to $50
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 368-3052
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cellar Area

    Multiple dates available
    Upstairs romantic seating. Away from the Jazz band
    Cellar Area photo
  • 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 Bar photo
  • Main Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Our beautiful main dining room with our open kitchen and the wood-fire oven is ready for you. Our chalk board displays our daily specials between 2 beautiful pictures of Sorrento in the Amalfi coast.
    Main Dining Room photo

What 167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Healthy

  • Phoenix

    Great for fine wines

  • Phoenix

    Romantic

  • Phoenix

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pa'La Downtown is a culinary gem in Phoenix, offering "incredible food" and "perfect service." Guests rave about its chic ambiance and unique menu, featuring standout dishes like the miso black cod and gnocchi. The staff's warmth and expertise enhance the experience, although some diners note occasional noise issues. Overall, a must-visit for exceptional dining.

167 Reviews
  1. Karina

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious but flavors were all over the place. We got anchovies and crackers, a sweet burrata plate and bison steak. The food was cooked well. Nothing that I am dying to go back for I just think the food is not my style for flavor profiles. I found the dishes to be too sweet or too acidic. The balance was off. The waiter was not attentive and might have been stretched thin. We had to wave him down to order our entrees and seemed to forget about us. Overall a check off my list but will not be going back. The jazz band was a nice touch

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  2. Vi

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mother and I were treated like queens, not because we are important dignitaries, but because that is the business model of this establishment. We will return, without expectation, but with confidence that it will be another exceptional experience. The venison, oh my, and yes it should be paired with the Malbec. Pablo, Jo, Gilles, Manner, and the rest of the lovely ladies that so graciously greeted us: thank you.

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  3. Doug

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Pa'la. Had a beautiful dinner last night for my birthday. The octopus and venison, artichokes and sweet potatoes were amazing. Our server, Jo was fantastic and super fun. Phenomenal staff took remarkable care of us. We'd highly recommend Pa'la to everyone.

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  4. Jeremy

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. The Jazz band that plays on the weekends is what makes this place unique. The food & drinks were exceptional. I’ll definitely be going back.

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  5. Jennifer

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Pa’La so much! Best fine dining restaurant in Phoenix in my opinion. Never had a bad experience here, food is always incredible. Brought several friends who had never been before and everyone was blown away. Great for vegetarians as well as those with dietary restrictions. We had one dairy allergy and one nut allergy and they were able to accommodate everything easily. Wine list is tops. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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  6. Ashleigh

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been wanting to try Pa'La for a long time due to glowing review from my husband's aunt. We went to see the Nutcracker downtown with my parents and decided to make a night of it. It was the perfect dinner outing, with the servers being attentive, helpful and friendly. They walked us through the menu and made suggestions as we needed them. The meal was paced out perfectly, where we only ordered a bit at a time. The Japanese sweet potatoes, artichokes and Argentine skirt steak were the highlights of our meal, but everything we tried was delicious. The ambience was lovely, and our group had a fantastic dinner before leaving for the show. They made sure we got out of the restaurant with time to spare to walk over to the Symphony Hall. We can't wait to go back and try out more of their menu, a really excellent spot!

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  7. Floyd

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service. My wife and I ordered 5 dishes for dinner including a salad and 2 appetizers. All 5 dishes came out at the same time. The food was mediocre overall. The most expensive dish, scallops with speck, was cold and undercooked. The brussel sprouts and the burrata salad were very good. But overall a very disappointing experience. Bad service, mediocre food and more expensive than warranted. We won’t be going back. Very disappointing.

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  8. nina

    VIP

    Phoenix

    167 reviews

    5.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Quality ingredients. They don’t use seed oils 👏. One of the best restaurants in Phoenix. Great jazz in the upstairs lounge Thursday-Saturday. Can’t wait to return!

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  9. Dave

    VIP

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The middling reviews come from the ribeye steak I ordered. The steak was on the thin side for a ribeye, but was cooked to perfection (medium rare.) A high quality ribeye should not have noticeable amounts of gristle in it - this steak definitely did. The ribeye is served cut into cubes - that was an unusual presentation in my experience. Between that and the noticeable gristle, I'd likely not order the Ribeye here again. Loved the atmosphere. We dined around 6PM on a Sunday after attending an afternoon concert at the Footprint Center. The Tapas plates were very good, and service was also good. The atmosphere was nice, warn, relaxing - both my wife and my daughter enjoyed the scene. All in all - I'd return, and focus on Tapas and trying the seafood this time.

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  10. Rachel

    VIP

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was awesome and the food was amazing. Will be returning!

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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 4.6 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pa'La Downtown

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd St / Washington st
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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