Pa'la has been our favorite spot since we were dating — the food and drinks have always been spectacular — so it felt only natural to host our wedding reception dinner at the 24th location. If you’re considering a small wedding dinner buyout, Pa'la is truly the place to go. Ana is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is incredibly responsive (which, if you’re planning a wedding, you know is priceless!) and so flexible when it came to curating a menu that reflected exactly what we wanted. She made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, the restaurant was set up beautifully, complete with gorgeous flowers that made the space feel intimate and special. The staff were all so warm and attentive to our guests, and the pacing of the dinner service was perfect. Every dish was fresh and delicious, just as we remembered — and our guests still talk about the turnips to this day! It was truly a dream come true to celebrate our special day with the Pa'la team. If you’re looking for a sign to host your event here, take this review as your sign 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beverly
We paid $221 for two people, and the tip was automatically added with no option to adjust it. For that price, the portions were shockingly small — not even enough for one person, let alone two. The restaurant advertises an 8-course meal, but we were only served seven courses, including dessert. While the flavors were good, the experience overall felt like a complete rip-off. I've paid $250 before for an actual 8-course meal with proper portions, and this didn't come close. What we received were essentially seven snack-sized dishes meant to be shared. For the cost, it felt like price gouging rather than fine dining. Very disappointing experience.
Amy
We chose the signature 4 course meal with the wine parings. We had the privilege of dining while the executive chef was cooking. Every dish was a surprise and delicious! Such a wonderful experience as a whole.
Greg Puklicz
Another great find featuring everything prepared in a wood oven. No stoves or burners. We opted for the fixed four course menu and wine pairings. Branding mussels, flank steak, golden beets.....all outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derrick
The food is like no other place. Fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff is helpful and nice. The chefs are amazing and you can watch everything cooked in a wood oven. A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Oliver
10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
camden
We had the most incredible dinner at Pa'la last night. From the moment we sat down, the service was absolutely outstanding- kind, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. I'm newly pregnant, and our server made any substitutions completely seamless, which meant so much and allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the evening. We were there celebrating my husband's birthday, and he truly made him feel special—it honestly felt like we were celebrating with family. And the food... wow. Every single dish was incredible and bursting with flavor. From the appetizers to the entrées to dessert, everything was perfectly executed and delicious. It was an unforgettable evening all around, and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend for both the food and the heart behind the service.
Nora
We will be back. The food was excellent. The service could be better but overall we were not disappointed.
Pam
We tried the samplings of NYE and probably should have ordered tapas. The baked fish was over salted. We could have eaten the shrimp all night.
Food and service were fantastic. We enjoyed the chefs menu paired with wine and wasn't disappointed. This little gem is a well kept secret that needs to get out. Our party of 4 enjoyed the fine dining experience with casual dress.
Elizabeth
Our party of 6 all decided to get the 4 course tasting menu, which gave us a wide variety of food to try, at a reasonable price point. Our conversations were easily heard, the noise level low throughout our dinner, and the food was delicious. We were not disappointed! We left feeling comfortably satiated and vowed to come back sooner, rather than later.
Mark
What a great experience! Had a reservation on a Saturday night and were promptly seated. We each had a cocktail Martini for me and a Rhubarb Cosmopolitan for my wife. We split the white anchovies and the pork belly wraps which were phenomenal! We then split the octopus, Japanese sweet potato and the flank steak-perfection. Randy suggested a Chilean Cabernet that was peppery and delicious. We finished with flan that was light and fluffy and a really wonderful dessert. The guys working the kitchen brought out the dishes with an explanation for each which made for a very pleasant evening. Go!
Rebecca
What a gem of a restaurant! The Miso Black Cod was grilled to perfection and melted like butter when I ate it. Along with the golden beets (grilled also) and feta it was a delicious meal. Dining outside with an attentive and friendly staff made my visit something to remember. Will definitely be recommending Pa'La to anyone visiting the Phoenix area.
Tiara
Would recommend the 8 course prefix dinner. Great conversation, great wine, great food! Believe me you will be happily stuffed!
Very good food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pa'la has been our favorite spot since we were dating — the food and drinks have always been spectacular — so it felt only natural to host our wedding reception dinner at the 24th location. If you’re considering a small wedding dinner buyout, Pa'la is truly the place to go.
Ana is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is incredibly responsive (which, if you’re planning a wedding, you know is priceless!) and so flexible when it came to curating a menu that reflected exactly what we wanted. She made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free.
On the day of the wedding, the restaurant was set up beautifully, complete with gorgeous flowers that made the space feel intimate and special. The staff were all so warm and attentive to our guests, and the pacing of the dinner service was perfect. Every dish was fresh and delicious, just as we remembered — and our guests still talk about the turnips to this day!
It was truly a dream come true to celebrate our special day with the Pa'la team. If you’re looking for a sign to host your event here, take this review as your sign 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We paid $221 for two people, and the tip was automatically added with no option to adjust it. For that price, the portions were shockingly small — not even enough for one person, let alone two. The restaurant advertises an 8-course meal, but we were only served seven courses, including dessert. While the flavors were good, the experience overall felt like a complete rip-off. I've paid $250 before for an actual 8-course meal with proper portions, and this didn't come close. What we received were essentially seven snack-sized dishes meant to be shared. For the cost, it felt like price gouging rather than fine dining. Very disappointing experience.
We chose the signature 4 course meal with the wine parings. We had the privilege of dining while the executive chef was cooking. Every dish was a surprise and delicious! Such a wonderful experience as a whole.
Another great find featuring everything prepared in a wood oven. No stoves or burners. We opted for the fixed four course menu and wine pairings. Branding mussels, flank steak, golden beets.....all outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is like no other place. Fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff is helpful and nice. The chefs are amazing and you can watch everything cooked in a wood oven. A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the most incredible dinner at Pa'la last night. From the moment we sat down, the service was absolutely outstanding- kind, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. I'm newly pregnant, and our server made any substitutions completely seamless, which meant so much and allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the evening. We were there celebrating my husband's birthday, and he truly made him feel special—it honestly felt like we were celebrating with family. And the food... wow. Every single dish was incredible and bursting with flavor. From the appetizers to the entrées to dessert, everything was perfectly executed and delicious. It was an unforgettable evening all around, and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend for both the food and the heart behind the service.
We will be back. The food was excellent. The service could be better but overall we were not disappointed.
We tried the samplings of NYE and probably should have ordered tapas. The baked fish was over salted. We could have eaten the shrimp all night.
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Food and service were fantastic. We enjoyed the chefs menu paired with wine and wasn't disappointed. This little gem is a well kept secret that needs to get out. Our party of 4 enjoyed the fine dining experience with casual dress.
Our party of 6 all decided to get the 4 course tasting menu, which gave us a wide variety of food to try, at a reasonable price point. Our conversations were easily heard, the noise level low throughout our dinner, and the food was delicious. We were not disappointed! We left feeling comfortably satiated and vowed to come back sooner, rather than later.
What a great experience! Had a reservation on a Saturday night and were promptly seated. We each had a cocktail Martini for me and a Rhubarb Cosmopolitan for my wife. We split the white anchovies and the pork belly wraps which were phenomenal! We then split the octopus, Japanese sweet potato and the flank steak-perfection. Randy suggested a Chilean Cabernet that was peppery and delicious. We finished with flan that was light and fluffy and a really wonderful dessert. The guys working the kitchen brought out the dishes with an explanation for each which made for a very pleasant evening. Go!
What a gem of a restaurant! The Miso Black Cod was grilled to perfection and melted like butter when I ate it. Along with the golden beets (grilled also) and feta it was a delicious meal. Dining outside with an attentive and friendly staff made my visit something to remember. Will definitely be recommending Pa'La to anyone visiting the Phoenix area.
Would recommend the 8 course prefix dinner. Great conversation, great wine, great food! Believe me you will be happily stuffed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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