Pa'La Downtown

Name: Pa'La Downtown
Address: 132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85004-2341
Telephone: (602) 368-3052
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

155 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

8:30 pm

Booked 29 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
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
Downtown Phoenix
Cross Street
2nd St / Washington st
Parking details
2 hr. Parking Validation at Ace Parking Garage. 201 N. 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-6514
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, 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.
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.

OlivesUSD 10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchoviesUSD 13.00
crackers
Kurobuta pork bellyUSD 18.00
sour plum BBQ + pickled root vegetables
AZ Copper State bone marrowUSD 19.00
caramelized onions + grilled unagi
AZ Copper State beef tartareUSD 24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopusUSD 24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh BurrataUSD 22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan
Caviar Service 98USD 98.00
served with milkbread + tomato ponzu aioli

Salad

Little Gem LettuceUSD 19.00
goddess dressing + avocado + pistachio + pecorino
BeetrootUSD 19.00
shallot + Oregonzola + dried cherry + walnut + yuzu thyme dressing

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimpUSD 29.00
garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO
ScallopsUSD 39.00
speck + green apple wasabi + celeriac miso
MusselsUSD 29.00
Iberico chorizo + tomato + crustacean dashi + grilled sourdough
Miso Black CodUSD 42.00
warm spinach + soubise + ancient grains
Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloinUSD 56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine skirt steakUSD 56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copperstate N.Y. stripUSD 68.00
tomato ponzu aioli
AZ Copperstate prime ribeyeUSD 78.00
nori bordelaise
Mountain River venison cutletsUSD 54.00
pear gochujang + pickled radish
Japanese Wagyu
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploin 25ozUSD 0.00
- Takamori Striploin A5 45ozUSD 0.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUSD 13.00
cilantro + Aleppo chili crunch
SquashUSD 16.00
Parmigiano Reggiano + red pesto + basil + EVOO
ArtichokesUSD 14.00
black garlic + sheeps milk feta + sourdough focaccia
Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00
Japanese mustard vinaigrette + bonito flakes
Spanish Piquillo peppersUSD 13.00
oregano + controne pepper + EVOO

Uncategorised

OmakaseUSD 150.00
to entrust the Chef, 8-course dinner

Cocktails

Green ViperUSD 17.00
El Güel Mezcal + piment d'espelette + pistachio + lime juice
NoirUSD 17.00
iWai 45 Whisky + Mertelletti vermouth + squid ink
CarajilloUSD 17.00
Corcel reposado Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
Rhythm of the nightUSD 17.00
Roxx Vodka + cucumber + turmeric + basil
Heaven's doorUSD 17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + elderflower + Rosé + tonic
VitacuraUSD 17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

N/A ProseccoUSD 16.00
Mionetto, Veneto, Italy
Phony NegroniUSD 17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
MayraikiUSD 16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUSD 10.00
Pa'La Light, Huss brewery
LagerUSD 10.00
Crispy, The shoppe
Hazy IPAUSD 10.00
Church music, Juicy IPA, The shoppe

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lagerUSD 8.00
Michelob ultraUSD 8.00
Stella artoisUSD 8.00
Clausthaler N.A.USD 8.00
Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.USD 8.00

Sake

AzureUSD 20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- BottleUSD 78.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUSD 16.00
Santome, Veneto, Italy NV
- BottleUSD 50.00
Moscato d'AstiUSD 16.00
I Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
Crémant de LimouxUSD 16.00
Rosé, St Hilaire , Limoux, France NV
- BottleUSD 62.00
ChampagneUSD 25.00
Polivert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- BottleUSD 100.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUSD 16.00
Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22
- BottleUSD 62.00

White

AlbariñoUSD 16.00
Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
Rhône blendUSD 16.00
Côtes du Rhône "Signature", Font du Loup, Rhône, France '21
- BottleUSD 62.00
AssyrtikoUSD 16.00
Alexakis, Crete, Greece '21
- BottleUSD 62.00
ChardonnayUSD 16.00
Vendaval, Central Valley, Chile '21
- BottleUSD 62.00
Sauvignon blancUSD 16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
ChardonnayUSD 28.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- BottleUSD 110.00

Red

Pinot NoirUSD 16.00
Moulin de Gassac, Famille Guibert, Languedoc, France '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
Sangiovese blendUSD 16.00
Remole, Toscana Rosso, Frescobaldi, Tuscany, Italy '20
- BottleUSD 62.00
MalbecUSD 16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
Agiorgitiko blendUSD 16.00
Sofos, "The Wise One", Domaine Goulis, Greece '22
- BottleUSD 62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 16.00
Vino de Eyzaguirre, Colchagua Valley, Chile '21
- BottleUSD 62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 19.00
Daou, Paso Robles, California
- BottleUSD 70.00

What 155 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
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

155 Reviews

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Scott
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
KEEP THE GNOCCI ON THE MENU! The gnocci dish with the bone marrow was unbelievable. We’ve traveled the world and this was a dish that stopped our conversation in its tracks as all we could do was focus on those spectacular flavors swirling around our taste buds. Please for the love of all that’s holy keep it on the menu. Also the beef tartare was amazing! It had a very unique lightness and almost citrusy tone that complimented the beef. The bread was amazing, unique color of course, but it had the perfect texture and density for the tartare. Only downside of the evening was the shrimp we got was overcooked, but still delicious. We will be coming back with friends 100%, but keep that gnocci on the menu! P.S. Have to give the front of house staff some love. They were so on top of their game for a packed house. Friendly, kept our water full always, knew the menu inside out, and the little detail of folding my wife’s napkin while she was in the restroom was beautiful. The beauty is in the details.
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Eric
Phoenix
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Our first experience last month was upstairs…and it was perfect. My wife and I (even though there was live music upstairs), could carry on a conversation, service was great, food very good. Last night was completely different. We could barely hear the hostess, could barely hear our server (even though she was very attentive), and because the crowd noise was so loud, we essentially had no conversation. We felt like we were eating alone, and sound level influenced how we felt about the food…we did not enjoy ourselves. Conveniently located near parking and the symphony hall a plus, but our next trip downtown will not include dinner here. We cannot countenance a dinner where we have to shout to be heard. Good for them that they are popular and busy.
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Rod
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was incredible. We went for the “Chef’s Choice” and it didn’t disappoint. Each dish was fantastic and so was the service. We’ll be back for the foie gras!
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logan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
PA’LA is a vibe for sure, incredible food, perfect service from Grant and yet another great night in the books…
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Janay
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the first time my mom has been here and I'm so glad she liked it because it's one of my husband and I's favorite spots! We had the pork belly with pickled veggies (YUM!), Japanese sweet potatoes (so good!) and the Paccheri ragout (Delicious). I've never had anything here that was a disappointment, so we're on the right track!!
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Paige
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely lovely experience at Pa’La tonight! Michelle was knowledgeable, passionate, and excited about the menu which always enhances a dining experience. She said “I’m not saying the food is incredible because I work here, I work here because the food is incredible” and she was so right! She was attentive, friendly, personable, and really enhanced our whole experience. The hostesses were also extremely friendly, multiple staff stopped by to check on us, and all dietary restrictions at the table were considered and accommodated. We left with full bellies and happy hearts! We’ll be back :)
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Hannah
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere, wonderful service. A new favorite. Everything was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully
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Ethan
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best places in Phoenix. The food is amazing, the service is as good as it gets, a decent price point for an experience this good. 11/10
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Scott
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was delightful and beautifully paired with several wines by our amazing waiter Colin. An amazing experience in a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance. Would repeat every mouthful without hesitation.
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Jackson
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I decided to set a reservation for 7:15 PM on a Sunday night. Once sat, we were quickly asked what we would like to drink and shortly thereafter received our initial beverages. My partner and I decided that we would commit to the omakase experience. We are both adventurous food lovers and were really excited by the idea of a progressive dining experience. We were served a total of 9 dishes for our experience: 1. New Brunswick and Oishi Oysters 2. Scallop Crudo 3. Spanish Piquillo Peppers 4. Woodfired Octopus 5. Foie Gras with Palmiers & Pomegranate Gastrique 6. Miso Black Cod 7. Pork Loin with Kimchi and Italian Beans 8. Japanese Sweet Potato 9. Milk and Honey Flan served with ice cream trio I understand that the typical, prescribed progression of omakase is to guide the palate from lighter dishes, next to richer, fattier dishes, and then to the main dish of intrigue, and finally something to wipe the palate clean. Knowing this, I think this meal had the potential to be spectacular, but due to the pacing of the meal, I felt too bogged down by the previous course to build excitement for the next. I found the pacing of the entire meal to be haphazard. In my experience with omakase, the next dish should be served following the completion of the previous course. At one point, we had three dishes sitting on our table at once (dishes #6-8). This caused some of the food to get cold and led to a less than optimal dining experience. Perhaps in the future, a stronger line of communication between the front of house and back of house staff would alleviate some of these concerns. Or maybe even a disclaimer to the covers for the evening. I would love to give Pa' La a higher rating but the overall dining experience relative to the price point left some to be desired. For $150/cover, there are some non-negotiables that I would expect an omakase to deliver on that were not satisfactory. For this reason, I do not think I would ordering the omakase again
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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 155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Nov 2024

8:30 pm

Booked 29 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
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
2 hr. Parking Validation at Ace Parking Garage. 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, 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

Main Dining Room

Tapas

OlivesUSD 10.00

Pickled Spanish anchoviesUSD 13.00

Kurobuta pork bellyUSD 18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrowUSD 19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartareUSD 24.00

Woodfired octopusUSD 24.00

Fresh BurrataUSD 22.00

Caviar Service 98USD 98.00

Salad

Little Gem LettuceUSD 19.00

BeetrootUSD 19.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimpUSD 29.00

ScallopsUSD 39.00

MusselsUSD 29.00

Miso Black CodUSD 42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloinUSD 56.00

Argentine skirt steakUSD 56.00

AZ Copperstate N.Y. stripUSD 68.00

AZ Copperstate prime ribeyeUSD 78.00

Mountain River venison cutletsUSD 54.00

Japanese Wagyu

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUSD 13.00

SquashUSD 16.00

ArtichokesUSD 14.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00

Spanish Piquillo peppersUSD 13.00

Uncategorised

OmakaseUSD 150.00

Cocktails

Green ViperUSD 17.00

NoirUSD 17.00

CarajilloUSD 17.00

Rhythm of the nightUSD 17.00

Heaven's doorUSD 17.00

VitacuraUSD 17.00

N/A Libations

N/A ProseccoUSD 16.00

Phony NegroniUSD 17.00

MayraikiUSD 16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUSD 10.00

LagerUSD 10.00

Hazy IPAUSD 10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lagerUSD 8.00

Michelob ultraUSD 8.00

Stella artoisUSD 8.00

Clausthaler N.A.USD 8.00

Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.USD 8.00

Sake

AzureUSD 20.00

Sparkling

ProseccoUSD 16.00

Moscato d'AstiUSD 16.00

Crémant de LimouxUSD 16.00

ChampagneUSD 25.00

Rosé

Grenache blendUSD 16.00

White

AlbariñoUSD 16.00

Rhône blendUSD 16.00

AssyrtikoUSD 16.00

ChardonnayUSD 16.00

Sauvignon blancUSD 16.00

ChardonnayUSD 28.00

Red

Pinot NoirUSD 16.00

Sangiovese blendUSD 16.00