Pa'La Downtown

4.8

223 Reviews

$31 to $50

International

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for live music
Innovative

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

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!

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

Salad

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

Seafood

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

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)$56.00
koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine flank steak* (8oz)$56.00
honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copper State N.Y. strip* (10oz)$68.00
mushroom + black garlic + Koji turnip
AZ Copper State prime ribeye* (14oz)$78.00
nori bordelaise
Japanese Wagyu*
Balinese sea salt (minimum 4 oz)
- Kozatsu A3 striploin$25.00
- Takamori Striploin A5$45.00

Vegetables

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

Cocktails

Patada de Mula$17.00
El Guel Mezcal + ginger + turmeric + lime + lemon
The Undertaker$17.00
Whisky + orgeat + yuzu + egg + red wine
Carajillo$17.00
Tequila + Licor 43 + espresso
MVP$17.00
Roxx Vodka + elderflower + raspberry + Prosecco
Sage Whisper$17.00
Craftsman Modern Gin + pear + sage + white vermouth
Vitacura$17.00
Pisco + blackberry + blueberry + lime juice

N/A Libations

Phony Negroni$17.00
St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, New-York
Mayraki$16.00
orange, lime, guava, ginger
Mionetto$16.00
non-alcoholic Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

Local Draft Beers

Light lager$10.00
Pa'La Light, Huss brewery
Lager$10.00
Crispy, The shoppe
Hazy IPA$10.00
Church music, Juicy IPA, The shoppe

Beer Bottles

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

Sake

Azure$20.00
Tosatsuru prefecture, Kochi, Japan
- 6 oz carafe$78.00

Sparkling

Prosecco$16.00
Santome, Veneto, Italy NV
- btl$50.00
Moscato d'Asti$16.00
Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- btl$62.00
Crémant de Limoux$16.00
Rosé, St Hilaire, Limoux, France NV
- btl$62.00
Champagne$25.00
Poilvert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- btl$100.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00
Domaine Bieler, Cuvée Sabine, Provence, France '22
- btl$62.00

White

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

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00
La Monette, "Terroirs de Mellecey", Bourgogne, France '20
- btl$62.00
Malbec$16.00
Alta Vista, Estate, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina '22
- btl$62.00
Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00
Bodega Norton, Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina '21
- btl$62.00
Rhône Blend$29.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de la Font du Loup, France '20
- btl$110.00

What 223 people are saying

Pa'La Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 1 day ago
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 3 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 March 5, 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 March 3, 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 March 1, 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 reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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 reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Cellar Area

Downstairs Bar

Downstairs Patio

Tapas

Olives$10.00

Pickled Spanish anchovies*$13.00

Kurobuta pork belly$18.00

AZ Copper State bone marrow$19.00

AZ Copper State beef tartare*$24.00

Woodfired octopus$24.00

Fresh burrata*$22.00

Caviar Service 98$98.00

Salad

Little gem lettuce$19.00

French breakfast radish$17.00

Seafood

Wild U10 shrimp*$29.00

Mussels$29.00

Miso black cod$42.00

Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin* (6oz)$56.00

Argentine flank steak* (8oz)$56.00

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

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

Japanese Wagyu*

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00

Shishito peppers$14.00

Crispy Brussels sprouts$16.00

Spanish piquillo peppers$13.00

Wagyu fat potatoes$16.00

Omakase$150.00

Cocktails

Patada de Mula$17.00

The Undertaker$17.00

Carajillo$17.00

MVP$17.00

Sage Whisper$17.00

Vitacura$17.00

N/A Libations

Phony Negroni$17.00

Mayraki$16.00

Mionetto$16.00

Local Draft Beers

Light lager$10.00

Lager$10.00

Hazy IPA$10.00

Beer Bottles

Dos Equis lager / Michelob ultra / Stella artois$8.00

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

Sake

Azure$20.00

Sparkling

Prosecco$16.00

Moscato d'Asti$16.00

Crémant de Limoux$16.00

Champagne$25.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00

White

Albarinho$16.00

Chardonnay$16.00

Sauvignon blanc$16.00

Chardonnay$29.00

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00

Malbec$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00

Rhône Blend$29.00

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