The food is amazing but the service is top notch! This place is a must see! Quality staff here! If you want to experience truly good service, check them out!
Kara M.
My husband and I tried this place out on Saturday night, 4/20. We went here based on an instagram recommendation of how good this place was. I made a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. We sat in the jazz lounge upstairs which was nice. However, we both believed the food was overpriced for what you received. The first two things we received was the chorizo pasta (on the specials board) and the sweet potato. Both came out lukewarm, the pasta was not cooked all the way and was a bit crunchy still. The sweet potato was very good, however, there was a total of four slices of potato for around $20?(can't remember prices exactly). And again, it was lukewarm. We received the shrimp next and they were larger shrimp but you only receive 4 shrimp for around $20-30? The shrimp were over cooked and rubbery. The last thing we received was the beef marrow/eel appetizer. I must have picked up some of the marrow that had any of the flavor because my husband said his tasted like nothing and the eel was super fishy. Mine tasted good and more like meat than fish. The waitress did great and this review is solely based on the food, but in our opinions, it's overpriced and not worth the money. Our bill came to a bit over $170 including tip (I did order one cocktail that was $17 alone) but for this kind of money we could have gone to Ocean 44 and received great food and 5 star dining for similar cost. We ended the night by going to Forno 301 and picking up pizzas.
Beth G.
I decided to pop in here for a drink and to listen to jazz and wish I would've eaten dinner here! The way the upstairs is set up is so intimate and cozy. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind. I was alone so they sat me at the bar right by the servers area and it was a big hectic with the rush of people walking by me and grabbing their orders from the bar. Other than that, it was great.
Tanya K.
We finally made it to Pa'La. We made the reservation for our family dinner at the upstairs lounge - beautiful space, our server was very knowledgeable, courteous but was definitely about upselling. We were told that portions are small (tapas style) and even smaller if we order off happy hour menu and it wouldn't be enough for the 5 of us to try. So we ordered from a regular menu - food is delicious with beautiful presentation but prices are very high for the amount of food you get on the plate - reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. Make sure you are ready to spend $$$$.
Alexis C.
Jazz band and tapas on a Friday night. Ahhhmqzing vibe for date nights for sure. Or if you just appreciate these type of things like I do. 5/5 vibes: the jazz band 4/5 food top: bone marrow ; needs work: beef tartare needs flavor 5/5 service 4/5 price point
Jaquay R.
This is a very chill and intimate establishment with a VIP feel. Beautiful indoor decor that is very inviting. There is a second floor where the live music happens. Another bar is also upstairs. The wait staff is amazing providing excellent service and accommodations regarding food. There is a 2-hour limit for dining and lounging. Had a great time with my sister and friends who wanted to check out live Jazz music. The live band was awesome. Great menu and delicious food! Can't wait to go back for more entertainment, drinks and food.
Elaine R.
This was an absolutely amazing experience. I went here on a Saturday for the live jazz music and it was such a good time. The table ordered; happy hour Antipasti, smoked burrata and wild shrimp. Main course; N.Y. Strip steak and asparagus, and the special for the evening Hiramasa Crudo. No complaints about the food, everything was beautiful and tasty, the jazz band was great. I had an absolute vibe, can't wait to go back!
latoya brown
Atmosphere is nice, however food is nothing desirable! Especially for the $$$. Ended buy food elsewhere after.
Curtis T.
Great service, very tasty tapas, the sweet potato and the pork belly dishes were amazing! Eli made our first experience here fantastic. Next time we're downtown, we're going back.
Rachel Kazmier
Fun place. Cool vibe. Food was a bit overpriced for what you get. The octopus appetizer was yummy but the mussels for $30 seemed a bit much. It was nice to go upstairs after dinner for an appert if and live jazz.
What I got: Kurobuta Pork Belly Tapaa (melt in your mouth good), Smoked Burrata Salad, Waygu Tartare Handroll (YUM), and the Hazelnut Coffee Cheesecake. ALL was amazing, definitely a good date night place. There was live jazz and the bartender made me a custom mocktail that was to die for! My server was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Pamela Williams
Was seated in very back of restaurant when requested a seat for the jazz upstairs. Waiter and hostess would not re-seat us.Don't waste your time there. For the prices on the menu was ABSOLUTELY! Not worth it!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bianca Altamirano Kelly
So, let's begin with the positives. The service was excellent. Every staff member was polite, accommodating, and attentive. Kudos to whoever does the hiring and training! Also, the atmosphere was nice. Great design and concept of the space. With that said, the food was good but not great. We ordered scallops, iberico pork, maitake mushroom, and a pork belly appetizer. The pork belly was tender and flavorful but not much different than what I've had in other establishments. Further, my iberico pork was decent, but the salsa verde type sauce that came with it didn't have quite the herbaceous punch i was hoping for. I will say, however, that the mushroom was the highlight of the meal for me. It we cooked really well and is something I've not often seen on other menus in this preparation. Overall, this place is good, but I would debate going again for the cost, considering my experience.Wheelchair accessibility: Smaller space, but several of the tables have enough space between them to accommodate a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ventura Rangel
Highly recommend. We were able to be sat without a reservation how ever they were on the busier side so I’d recommend having one. Food and drinks were phenomenal. There was not a bad thing we had. Very nice for date night/special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marla K.
What a gem in downtown Phoenix! Such a fun atmosphere and amazing service! The food is fresh, imaginative, and so flavorful! Amazing wine list and knowledgeable servers who are great at making recommendations according to your tastes. Perfect date night spot. Would highly recommended checking it out! You will not be disappointed!
The food is amazing but the service is top notch! This place is a must see! Quality staff here! If you want to experience truly good service, check them out!
My husband and I tried this place out on Saturday night, 4/20. We went here based on an instagram recommendation of how good this place was. I made a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. We sat in the jazz lounge upstairs which was nice. However, we both believed the food was overpriced for what you received. The first two things we received was the chorizo pasta (on the specials board) and the sweet potato. Both came out lukewarm, the pasta was not cooked all the way and was a bit crunchy still. The sweet potato was very good, however, there was a total of four slices of potato for around $20?(can't remember prices exactly). And again, it was lukewarm. We received the shrimp next and they were larger shrimp but you only receive 4 shrimp for around $20-30? The shrimp were over cooked and rubbery. The last thing we received was the beef marrow/eel appetizer. I must have picked up some of the marrow that had any of the flavor because my husband said his tasted like nothing and the eel was super fishy. Mine tasted good and more like meat than fish. The waitress did great and this review is solely based on the food, but in our opinions, it's overpriced and not worth the money. Our bill came to a bit over $170 including tip (I did order one cocktail that was $17 alone) but for this kind of money we could have gone to Ocean 44 and received great food and 5 star dining for similar cost. We ended the night by going to Forno 301 and picking up pizzas.
I decided to pop in here for a drink and to listen to jazz and wish I would've eaten dinner here! The way the upstairs is set up is so intimate and cozy. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind. I was alone so they sat me at the bar right by the servers area and it was a big hectic with the rush of people walking by me and grabbing their orders from the bar. Other than that, it was great.
We finally made it to Pa'La. We made the reservation for our family dinner at the upstairs lounge - beautiful space, our server was very knowledgeable, courteous but was definitely about upselling. We were told that portions are small (tapas style) and even smaller if we order off happy hour menu and it wouldn't be enough for the 5 of us to try. So we ordered from a regular menu - food is delicious with beautiful presentation but prices are very high for the amount of food you get on the plate - reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. Make sure you are ready to spend $$$$.
Jazz band and tapas on a Friday night. Ahhhmqzing vibe for date nights for sure. Or if you just appreciate these type of things like I do. 5/5 vibes: the jazz band 4/5 food top: bone marrow ; needs work: beef tartare needs flavor 5/5 service 4/5 price point
This is a very chill and intimate establishment with a VIP feel. Beautiful indoor decor that is very inviting. There is a second floor where the live music happens. Another bar is also upstairs. The wait staff is amazing providing excellent service and accommodations regarding food. There is a 2-hour limit for dining and lounging. Had a great time with my sister and friends who wanted to check out live Jazz music. The live band was awesome. Great menu and delicious food! Can't wait to go back for more entertainment, drinks and food.
This was an absolutely amazing experience. I went here on a Saturday for the live jazz music and it was such a good time. The table ordered; happy hour Antipasti, smoked burrata and wild shrimp. Main course; N.Y. Strip steak and asparagus, and the special for the evening Hiramasa Crudo. No complaints about the food, everything was beautiful and tasty, the jazz band was great. I had an absolute vibe, can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere is nice, however food is nothing desirable! Especially for the $$$. Ended buy food elsewhere after.
Great service, very tasty tapas, the sweet potato and the pork belly dishes were amazing! Eli made our first experience here fantastic. Next time we're downtown, we're going back.
Fun place. Cool vibe. Food was a bit overpriced for what you get. The octopus appetizer was yummy but the mussels for $30 seemed a bit much. It was nice to go upstairs after dinner for an appert if and live jazz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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What I got: Kurobuta Pork Belly Tapaa (melt in your mouth good), Smoked Burrata Salad, Waygu Tartare Handroll (YUM), and the Hazelnut Coffee Cheesecake. ALL was amazing, definitely a good date night place. There was live jazz and the bartender made me a custom mocktail that was to die for! My server was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Was seated in very back of restaurant when requested a seat for the jazz upstairs. Waiter and hostess would not re-seat us.Don't waste your time there. For the prices on the menu was ABSOLUTELY! Not worth it!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
So, let's begin with the positives. The service was excellent. Every staff member was polite, accommodating, and attentive. Kudos to whoever does the hiring and training! Also, the atmosphere was nice. Great design and concept of the space. With that said, the food was good but not great. We ordered scallops, iberico pork, maitake mushroom, and a pork belly appetizer. The pork belly was tender and flavorful but not much different than what I've had in other establishments. Further, my iberico pork was decent, but the salsa verde type sauce that came with it didn't have quite the herbaceous punch i was hoping for. I will say, however, that the mushroom was the highlight of the meal for me. It we cooked really well and is something I've not often seen on other menus in this preparation. Overall, this place is good, but I would debate going again for the cost, considering my experience.Wheelchair accessibility: Smaller space, but several of the tables have enough space between them to accommodate a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Highly recommend. We were able to be sat without a reservation how ever they were on the busier side so I’d recommend having one. Food and drinks were phenomenal. There was not a bad thing we had. Very nice for date night/special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem in downtown Phoenix! Such a fun atmosphere and amazing service! The food is fresh, imaginative, and so flavorful! Amazing wine list and knowledgeable servers who are great at making recommendations according to your tastes. Perfect date night spot. Would highly recommended checking it out! You will not be disappointed!