Pa'La Downtown

4.8

221 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for live music

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.

Additional information

Location
132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341
Phone number
(602) 368-3052
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
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

Experiences

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!
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 anchovies*USD 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 tartare*USD 24.00
squid ink milk bread + red pepper
Woodfired octopusUSD 24.00
artichokes + controne beans + smoked sweet pepper
Fresh burrata*USD 22.00
prosciutto di Parma + saffron honey + dates + pecan
Caviar Service 98USD 98.00
served with milkbread + Crème fraîche

Salad

Little gem lettuceUSD 19.00
goddess dressing + pistachio + vegetables + blue cheese
French breakfast radishUSD 17.00
nori butter + chardonnay vinaigrette + EVOO

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*USD 29.00
garlic chile ginger + togarashi + lemon + EVOO
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 tenderloin* (6oz)USD 56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine flank steak* (8oz)USD 56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copper State N.Y. strip* (10oz)USD 68.00
mushroom + black garlic + Koji turnip
AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)USD 78.00
nori bordelaise
Japanese Wagyu*
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploinUSD 25.00
- Takamori Striploin A5USD 45.00

Vegetables

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

Cocktails

Patada de MulaUSD 17.00
El Guel Mezcal + ginger + turmeric + lime + lemon
The UndertakerUSD 17.00
Whisky + orgeat + yuzu + egg + red wine
CarajilloUSD 17.00
Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
MVPUSD 17.00
Roxx Vodka + elderflower + raspberry + Prosecco
Sage WhisperUSD 17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + pear + sage + white vermouth
VitacuraUSD 17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUSD 17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
MayrakiUSD 16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger
MionettoUSD 16.00
non-alcoholic Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

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 lager / Michelob ultra / Stella artoisUSD 8.00
Clausthaler N.A. / Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.USD 8.00

Sake

AzureUSD 20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- 6 oz carafeUSD 78.00

Sparkling

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

Rosé

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

White

AlbarinhoUSD 16.00
Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal '22
- btlUSD 62.00
ChardonnayUSD 16.00
Mâcon-Peronne, Domaine Mont-Epin, Bourgogne, France '20
- btlUSD 62.00
Sauvignon blancUSD 16.00
Jacques Dumont, Val de Loire, France '22
- btlUSD 62.00
ChardonnayUSD 29.00
Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley, Oregon '19
- btlUSD 110.00

Red

Pinot NoirUSD 16.00
La Monette, "Terroirs de Mellecey", Bourgogne, France '20
- btlUSD 62.00
MalbecUSD 16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- btlUSD 62.00
Cabernet SauvignonUSD 16.00
Bodega Norton, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina '21
- btlUSD 62.00
Rhône BlendUSD 29.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de la Font du Loup, France '20
- btlUSD 110.00

What 221 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

4.7Food
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.

221 Reviews

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Jim
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 6 days ago
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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Sam
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Excellent service. We had the black cod entree and the cauliflower trio. Both were very full of flavor. Additionally the salad and the brie appetizers were excellent. The portions were more than expected. We were very full. We also experienced excellent service by Jo in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. She made the dining experience even more fun and enjoyable. It far exceeded our every expectation. Plus, the restaurant is a quick walk to the Footprint Center.
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Devon
Phoenix1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
good food and drinks! nice comfortable seating a little loud for a date night.
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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 221 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

Additional information

Phone number
(602) 368-3052
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
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

Pa'La Downtown

Make a booking

Additional information

Downstairs Bar

Downstairs Patio

Main Dining Room

Tapas

OlivesUSD 10.00

Pickled Spanish anchovies*USD 13.00

Kurobuta pork bellyUSD 18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrowUSD 19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartare*USD 24.00

Woodfired octopusUSD 24.00

Fresh burrata*USD 22.00

Caviar Service 98USD 98.00

Salad

Little gem lettuceUSD 19.00

French breakfast radishUSD 17.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*USD 29.00

MusselsUSD 29.00

Miso black codUSD 42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)USD 56.00

Argentine flank steak* (8oz)USD 56.00

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

AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)USD 78.00

Japanese Wagyu*

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potatoUSD 13.00

Shishito peppersUSD 14.00

Crispy Brussels sproutsUSD 16.00

Spanish piquillo peppersUSD 13.00

Wagyu fat potatoesUSD 16.00

OmakaseUSD 150.00

Cocktails

Patada de MulaUSD 17.00

The UndertakerUSD 17.00

CarajilloUSD 17.00

MVPUSD 17.00

Sage WhisperUSD 17.00

VitacuraUSD 17.00

N/A Libations

Phony NegroniUSD 17.00

MayrakiUSD 16.00

MionettoUSD 16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lagerUSD 10.00

LagerUSD 10.00

Hazy IPAUSD 10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager / Michelob ultra / Stella artoisUSD 8.00

Clausthaler N.A. / 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

AlbarinhoUSD 16.00

ChardonnayUSD 16.00

Sauvignon blancUSD 16.00

ChardonnayUSD 29.00

Red

Pinot NoirUSD 16.00

MalbecUSD 16.00

Cabernet SauvignonUSD 16.00

Rhône BlendUSD 29.00

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