Pa’La Downtown

What an amazing place! I was excited to come after reading about the live Jazz band. I was trying to figure out where to sit to be close to the Jazz band. I was looking online but couldn't find it and I tried calling, but no answer. So I made a reservation in the dining room. If you want to be by the band, reserve the lounge room.I get there and explained to the GM. He checked to see if there was availability but there was not. But he kept alert and he did get us a table at the end by the band for dessert. It was fun. Also the GM (Giles Kolakowski) who was amazing and attentive recommended some delicious wine from France after telling him that my fav wine was from that country. He took really good care of us and made us feel special.Our server was super sweet and loved her energy ( shout out to Samantha)!We ordered appetizers, entrees and sides for sharing. Everything was delicious, cooked to perfection and on another level. I have not one single criticism to say. I will definitely be back. Every time I have a guest over visiting me from out of town, this place will be on my itinerary every time.If you have not been, make sure you make the time to experience it. You will not be disappointed.

Pa' La downtown is one of my absolute favorite restaurants.I had my 4 year anniversary last night and I had the most magical experience! Seriously, the staff made my night so special.I set up a reservation with Gilles and the staff rolled out the red carpet for my evening. All of the servers told us Happy Anniversary and made us feel like celebrities!We had the warm olives and nuts along with the charred octopus for appetizers. I highly suggest this combination.We had the Tomahawk steak for dinner, it was absolutely incredible! We also enjoyed a side of squash cooked to perfection.My partner is sober and for the grand finale they brought us a complementary glass of champagne and non alcoholic champagne for her. This is the first time any restaurant has added this level of service and details. I was truly touched. We both were so filled with joy and gratitude for the level of service we received.We devoured the flan and ice cream, it was literally a party in my mouth!Pa 'la is a fantastic spot for a date night, girls night out, special work events. Oh and they have live jazz on Tuesdays. Thank you for making my anniversary one I will never forget! Truly blessed!

We visited Pa'La before a concert at Footprint Center, and the location couldn't be more convenient--it's just a short walk away, making it perfect for pre-show drinks and a bite.The drinks were excellent, and the service was attentive and detailed, which made for a pleasant start to our evening. The food portions were extremely small for the price and most of the dishes were fine, but we did encounter an issue with the meat and cheese board, as the salami seemed to be expired.Overall, I would recommend Pa'La for its fantastic drinks and happy hour appetizers. For dinner, though, I might look elsewhere next time due to the portion sizes. Nonetheless, it's a great spot for a quick and convenient pre-concert stop!

Beautiful ambiance...so sexy and soft. The service was amazing and so personalized. Our cocktails were delicious and refreshing, recommended from our server Alex. I will go back again and again, just for happy hour. The place is so pleasant and comfortable.

My boyfriend and I love coming here! The scallops were so buttery and melt in your mouth. I was in heaven. Oysters are good since and mignonette is my favorite here! Summer squash was quite delicious our server recommended we get that side dish. My boyfriend got a bone in steak and was cooked perfectly to his liking. The vibes here are on a different level for Phoenix. Jazz music on the weekends is such a romantic touch! I love how I feel like I am in a different city when you step into Pa'La. Being able to see the Chefs prepare you're fresh food is something I love. I don't love how close the tables are to other guests but it is a smaller building and they make do with what they have. We get sat right away every time and are treated with respect and hospitality as every restaurant should with their guests!

This is a very chill and intimate establishment with a VIP feel. Beautiful indoor decor that is very inviting. There is a second floor where the live music happens. Another bar is also upstairs. The wait staff is amazing providing excellent service and accommodations regarding food. There is a 2-hour limit for dining and lounging.Had a great time with my sister and friends who wanted to check out live Jazz music. The live band was awesome.Great menu and delicious food! Can't wait to go back for more entertainment, drinks and food.

We had a party of 8. Our table was ready upon arrival. We only had one server and he was absolutely amazing and attentive to all of our needs. On to the food. Literally every dish that we had was so good that we would finish it and order another. I'm not kidding. The food was so good that we asked our server if we could meet the chef. To our surprise, the chef actually came out and we showered him with gratitude and compliments. I officially have a favorite restaurant in downtown Phoenix. I can't wait to go back!

I gave Pa'la another try and it was PHENOMENAL! That's the quality and experience that I was expecting the first time so I'm so glad I went back to try it again. They hit it out of the park! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Pros 1.Both my husband and I had the omakase and I'm so glad we did because we were able to try sooooo many different things. It's well worth the price for the quality of food and super fresh ingredients.2. Our server, Brittany, was so sweet and helpful, and the manager (didn't get her name) made the dinner more than a dinner - it was an experience! 3. We sat upstairs this time and really enjoyed the atmosphere. I love that it feels like a place that would be in NYC, where I'm from. Felt very comfortable, lounge like, romantic and sexy. 4. All of the food tasted so fresh, beyond tasty, and you can tell there was a lot of thought, love and creativity put into each dish. 5. The foie gras was sweet and savory, smooth, and perfectly balanced.6. The wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! 7. The bucatini with seafood was so creamy and delicious. Comfort food. Love the addition of uni. Yumm so darn good. ConsNone, nada, NACannot wait to go back. Going to book a reservation right after I finish writing this review. I'm still dreaming about our experience and want to experience it over and over again.

Loved this spot! The food was fantastic and perfect portions for us. I didn't leave hungry at all. The service was great- we were recommended a few specials that were excellent. The Wagyu was phenomenal. Cute date night spot. Definitely on the expensive side.

Very nice restaurant but I felt a bit underdressed. I didn't know it was kind of a fine dining scene. I was looking more into the food menu hehe. Anyway, the vibe is more of a late date night scene. My family and I went for dinner (party of 7) and we had my nephew come along (he is 2 years old). He was well behaved so it was good. We were seated upstairs. There are stairs to go up in the dining area but for me, temporarily walking with a cane, super glad they had an elevator. But that elevator took forever lol I do love the menu and the food choices we had ordered however, it was just a small plate. Would love to order more though and perhaps try other cocktails and perhaps the NY strip steak (which they ran out of last night- Sunday) for next time.Also there was one food- photo un-named (a server came to our table and set it down but we didn't order the food, so it came to us by mistake) but our waitress that night apologize but still told us to try because it's really good (which it was!) and it didn't get charge on our checkThey do validate parking for 2 hrs. We parked right across (Chase bank)