PaLa Wood Fired Cooking

Pa’La was such a fantastic find! My husband and I stumbled onto it during a staycation downtown. The space is beautifully designed with an outdoor seating area, big open window by the bar and a fun upstairs area with live music on the weekends. We opted for the the chefs dinner and were delighted with each course that came out. Some of the best seafood dishes I’ve had in Phoenix! Each course was well balanced with flavor and beautifully plated. Service was also top notch! Everyone from the hostess to the bartender was friendly. I will definitely be coming back for more!

We went here recently for dinner for the first time and were thoroughly impressed. We had the swordfish and the pesto pasta and started with the Gulf Shrimp and focaccia bread. We were very pleased from appetizer all the way to dessert. It also has a very good vibe and fast service. Another bonus was they had my favorite local beer on draft from Wrenhouse brewery. We will definitely be back! This place was fantastic.

I always prefer from-scratch and wood fired places that prepare food organically and cook it naturally. PaLa was no exception. Phenomenal choices of food. A few in my business party helped enjoy this 4 lb Japanese fish (exact name I cannot recall). the white meat underneath the wood fired skin was cooked perfectly, had delicious flavors and was so soft and melted in your mouth. I would highly recommend this for parties of three or four if you're into seafood. Service was beyond amazing and very explanatory of every dish. I will definitely be back at this place next time I'm in Phoenix

How have I never been here before? The vibe is on point. The food is phenomenal. Everything is small so you can try a few things. There is also an upstairs patio area for tapas and delicious cocktails. Tai was the best, she made us feel like welcomed guests.

This place truly deserves a Michelin star. The plates were like nothing I’ve ever seen before and the service at every point of the night was phenomenal. They are putting twists to some traditional dishes and they have the wine pairings to go along with any meal you are having. Our server was kind enough to also provide us with some recommendations for speakeasy’s in the area for after our meal. Oh and they also have music on the weekends upstairs. The vibe upstairs is lush and intimate. Highly recommended

Unreal that I used to go "clubbing" at this spot back in the day before this was tastefully transformed to a restaurant. Everything that we had was so yummy! We got the eggplant, New York strip steak, a whole snapper, and a yuzu tart for dessert. The eggplant was really good even for those that have an issue with texture like my husband. Steak was tender and cooked perfectly. And the fish. Oh my. Sooooo good!! Nevermind that it was 95$. It was grilled perfectly and oh so very flavorful! I finished the whole thing! Probably one of the best prepared whole fish I've had here in America!

Atmosphere for dining was pleasant and our waiter was knowledgeable. Small portions for price point were a bit greedy. Kumamoto oysters were a great start. Pork belly was delicious and so was the Japanese sweet potatoes. I recommend these. Pappardelle pasta $28 was ok but disappointingly tiny portion and served a bit cold. Miso Blue nose fillet $32 was heavy on the vinegar and soured the taste.

Delicious Mediterranean food in the heart of downtown!!! We loved every part of our meal. We ended up sharing multiple tapas plates and main dishes. The service was also top notch and everyone seemed genuinely happy to work there! Highly recommend!