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: 4.8

4.8 (297)

$31 to $50

International

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Innovative
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 350 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

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
Neighborhood
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

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.
The Table
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Communal dinner. Limited to 18 seats at $85 per person including wine. Eight shared courses of Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired tapas, wood-fired seafood, meat, and vegetables. No substitutions. We check for allergies and dietary restrictions.. The $40 deposit per person is non-refundable in case of a no-show (cancellation within 72 before the day will see a refund), deducted from your final bill, secure your spot!!
Upstairs
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Live Jazz on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Olives$10.00
smoked chili almonds + oregano + EVOO
Pickled Spanish anchovies*$13.00
schiaccia + oregano + arugula + red pesto
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
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 + focaccia
Miso black cod$42.00
warm spinach + soubise + ancient grains
Whole wood-fired fish

Meat

Iberico pork tenderloin*$56.00
(6oz) | koji + kimchi + Ayocote beans
Argentine flank steak*$56.00
(8oz) | honey tamari balsamic glaze
AZ Copper State N.Y. strip*$68.00
(10oz) | mushroom + black garlic + Koji turnip
AZ Copper State prime ribeye*$78.00
(14oz) | nori bordelaise

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
Beef tallow potatoes$16.00
olives + onions + mustard + Parmigiano Reggiano

Cocktails

Patada de Mula$17.00
El Guel Mezcal + ginger + turmeric + lime + lemon
The Undertaker$17.00
NatterJack Whisky + orgeat + yuzu + egg + red wine
Carajillo$17.00
El Guel 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$8.00
Michelob ultra$8.00
Stella artois$8.00
Clausthaler N.A.$8.00
Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.$8.00

Sake

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

Sparkling

Torrontés$16.00
Tapiz, Estate San Pablo Vineyard, Uco Valley, Argentina NV
- btl$62.00
Moscato d'Asti$16.00
Beni di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy '22
- btl$62.00
Pais Rosé$16.00
Estelado, Miguel Torres, Maule Valley, Chile '22
- btl$62.00
Champagne$25.00
Poivert-Jacques, NV, Champagne, France NV
- btl$100.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00
Guilhem, Moulin de Gassac, Languedoc, France '22
- btl$62.00

White

Alvarinho$16.00
Aveleda, Vinho Verde DOC, 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$24.00
Pure Cru, Napa Valley '15
- btl$95.00

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00
Montesano, Viña Luis Felipe Edwards, Valle Central, Chile '23
- 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
Bordeaux blend$24.00
Haut-Médoc, Château Valentin, AOC '16
- btl$95.00

What 297 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
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 vibrant dining experience with "great food and even better service." Guests appreciate the "live jazz music" and "creative menu" that includes standout dishes like pork belly and Japanese sweet potatoes. The "ambiance is amazing," providing a perfect setting for celebrations and date nights.

297 Reviews

R
Ross
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time in, and was phenomenal! Our server was one of the best hosts I’ve ever experienced. The food is out of this world and so fun and adventurous
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Lydia VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the vibe of the restaurant but was disappointed that we made a reservation for the jazz music and were sat in the back, out of view. Service was great and food was good, but more simple than I hoped for! Overall would come back for the drinks and some small plates, but would appreciate if reservations took priority for seating!
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JENNIFER
Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute gem right by the basketball arena. Wonderful wine selection- several things I'd never had before! The Greek white wine was tremendous!- and the menu was amazing. Tapas style, so try lots of things! We had the pork chop, cod, sweer potatoes (fave!), and heirloom carrots. My friend is gluten free and they accommodated easily and without fuss. The flan with honeycomb was amazing for dessert! Great staff, super attentive and informative without loitering over your shoulder. Will Def be bringing my husband back!!!!
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Ben
Philadelphia County2 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I did t get it. The wood fired theme sounded great. I would have expected to see flames and smell smoke . The veggies were smoked but not so much for the meat. Then I fell for the tapas idea. Sounds good. So it would’ve been good to get a bunch of small plates but the menu was just like any other place. Some appetizers that were good for sharing and some other plates that were just regular entrees. Then it talked about Japanese and South American flavors. I tasted some different flavors but nothing wa really unique. It seems like they’re trying to be too many different things at once but nothing is really unique. Overall food was good service was good. Just the concept seems off.
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Diana VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my new favorite restaurant! So delicious and fresh. I highly recommend the octopus and miso cod if available! Can’t wait to return!!
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khary
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing full of flavor and cooked to perfection. But what really stood out was the customer service! The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back and highly recommend to anyone looking for great vibes, great people, and even better food!
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Madoka
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great live jazz music and fantastic food & drinks = perfect night out! Thanks 😊
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Kenneth
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere Great Attentive staff Food was very good and had a great dinner
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rebecca
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This is NOT the same concept/theme as Pa'La on 24th St. which we love. The menu also isn't online, which is annoying, just update it technology is easy these days. The place is super cute with nice ambience, but the noise level is overwhelming (and it wasn't even busy). "Tapas" style menu which means they charge full price for small portions and every dish is a la carte. So if you order the $60 steak, you'll need to order $13 sides. The food came out super fast which was excellent, however the flavor combinations were off (dill dressing on gem salad. Indian curry on carrots). Loved the burrata. The server was nice, attentive and had wine knowledge (he did try to upsell us to a "reserve" bottle, doing his job). Glad we gave it a chance, but probably will stick with the 24th St location.
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Michael VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was amazing and we had a great dining experience!
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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 297 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2341

Additional information

Cross street
2nd St / Washington st
Neighborhood
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

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 reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Main Dining Room

The Table

Upstairs

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

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*$56.00

Argentine flank steak*$56.00

AZ Copper State N.Y. strip*$68.00

AZ Copper State prime ribeye*$78.00

Vegetables

Japanese sweet potato$13.00

Shishito peppers$14.00

Crispy Brussels sprouts$16.00

Spanish piquillo peppers$13.00

Beef tallow potatoes$16.00

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$8.00

Michelob ultra$8.00

Stella artois$8.00

Clausthaler N.A.$8.00

Clausthaler dry hopped N.A.$8.00

Sake

Azure$20.00

Sparkling

Torrontés$16.00

Moscato d'Asti$16.00

Pais Rosé$16.00

Champagne$25.00

Rosé

Grenache blend$16.00

White

Alvarinho$16.00

Chardonnay$16.00

Sauvignon blanc$16.00

Chardonnay$24.00

Red

Pinot Noir$16.00

Malbec$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$16.00

Bordeaux blend$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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