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Pa'La, Phoenix, AZ

Pa'La

4.8 (35)
$31 to $50
Japanese
2107 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
We invite our community to participate in a time-honored tradition. Experience food as a daily pursuit, a connection to ingredients as they were meant to be.

Pa’La is food with a sense of history, cooking in a way that is inherently approachable and human.

The kitchen at Pa’La centers around a hand-built wood-burning oven and a Japanese Robata grill. In our cooking we use fire, smoke, coals, and embers to create dishes that reflect the seafood, grains, and vegetable-driven coastal cultures of the Mediterranean, Japan and South America. We are committed to strong relationships with a few select organic farmers and artisans practicing responsible agriculture and production.

Because we source ingredients at their peak, our menu is continually changing. Each day we cook dishes determined by the best materials available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, South American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Alford
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Event please reach out: events@palakitchen.com
  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Indoor Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Come and join us inside our intimate house.
    Indoor Reservation Photo
  • Patio Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on our patio, under the tree...
    Patio Reservation Photo
  • 'The Table'

    $40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Communal dinner. Limited to 24 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!!
    'The Table' Photo

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What 35 people are saying

Pa'La 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Neighborhood gem

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Japanese

  • Phoenix

    Best Food

  • Phoenix

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pa'La is a culinary gem with "amazing" food and service. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" dining experiences and the innovative, "fresh" ingredient-driven menu, including standout dishes like branzino and tartare. The atmosphere is "inviting" with options for al fresco dining. Pa'La is praised for its "excellent" service, making it a must-visit destination.
35 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert and the team took care of us. Food was great and a really nice spot

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  2. Jeff

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Pa'La. It's a cozy small house, the patio was super pretty and we'd have sat out if it wasn't summer temps in Phoenix. The misters probably would have made it fine anyway. The food though, was really great. Our waiter was friendly, knew how they operate, he prepped us that as it's wood fired pacing can move at times (it did) but that was OK, we had a nice bottle of wine, a great table and wonderful food.

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  3. Mitch VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!! This place is going to be a new favorite. Perfect spot for a quiet, romantic date night (that doesn't break the bank). We made reservations for a seat on the patio and even though it was a warm evening, the trees and the misters made the temp perfect for a patio date. The server had been with the Restaurant from the start so he knew all about it and all about the menu. I love that!! Everything is made with local ingredients so the menu changes with the seasons. All their food is cooked either on an open wood fire grill or in their wood fire oven. We went with the $65ea chef's tasting menu which included Beef Tartare (could have been chopped a little finer, but the flavor was amazing), Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps (simply perfect), Grilled Branzino (I could do without the head, but I understand the appeal of serving the whole fish), 10oz NY Strip (so much flavor when cooked over wood) and finished with Olive Oil Cake topped with Grapefruit and fresh whipped cream. Now, we wanted to try everything and it is a Tapas Style restaurant, we added Grilled Spanish Octopus (grilled to perfection, not fishy or chewy at all!), Shishito Peppers (I wanted to drink the sauce that these were cooked in) and the waiter added the Japanese Sweet Potatoes, and I am glad he did because they were amazing. We will definitely be going back soon because they have a Miso Black Cod that I NEED to try. (On a side note, while we were eating, we saw @AZFOODIE stopping in with her boys to order some take out and shoot a little footage of the place. It was one of her reviews that made us want to try this place. If you don't follow her, you should)

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  4. Desiree

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing!!! Food and presentation. Can’t wait to go back

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  5. Sam VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a phenomenal lunch. The specials for the day were all amazing - the Rose spritz cocktail special was a highlight. The staff was amazing - Brittney was our server and she went above and beyond. This place is a GEM!

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  6. Ana paula

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so tasty, fresh but overall innovative

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  7. Nelly VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. I highly recommend sitting outside.

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  8. John VIP

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh ingredients with great recipes executed at a very high level.

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  9. Jhae

    Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved this place , the branzino was the best I’ve ever had. The tartare was exceptional

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  10. TINELA VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely amazing. Locally owned and all the ingredients are locally sourced so the menu changes often. We had the burrata and hummus which were so delicious, and the hummus was made on order. Salmon and Bronzino with Japanese sweet potatoes were to die for. Cooked to perfection. The manager Randy was attentive and friendly. Definitely new favorite place to frequent.

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FAQs

Pa'La offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 795-9500.

Pa'La is rated 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pa'La

2107 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Central Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, South American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Alford
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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