Omg, one of my favorite dining experiences of 2025! I came to Pa'La on a Tuesday night with friends and we shared several plates that were all absolutely fantastic! On top of that, the service was incredible. The main host, chef? Idk, but either way, he educated us on every dish, was clever and witty, and made us feel so comfortable. It's a very intimate setting, cozy, and feels like a romantic or chill evening. I felt so satisfied after this visit in every way and I can't wait to go back! EVERYTHING we ordered was fantastic and we all wanted to wipe our plates clean... what I really mean is lick the plates... and I'm pretty sure we were trying to do this but in a nicer way. If I had to pick a fav, probably the branzino... and everything else was a close 2nd. read more

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Pa'La is a tapas style restaurant that prides themselves in wood-fired cooking and sourcing high quality ingredients. My husband and I came here for lunch on Valentine's Day and it was fantastic! We were seated outside on the patio, it was lovely as the weather was perfect. They had many plants and trees including a lemon and grapefruit tree! We ordered a variety dishes to share like the beef tartare with squid ink milk bread, Japanese sweet potato, Spanish octopus, golden beets and roasted cauliflower. I was impressed with everything. You can taste the quality in each ingredient and I appreciate that. My husband and I agreed that the Spanish octopus was our favorite dish. It was the best octopus I've had in a while, the char flavor and slight crisp was amazing. We enjoyed the creamy sauce, artichokes, and other veggies that came with this dish. The cauliflower and golden beets were incredible too. The chef told us that the Japanese sweet potato was one of the popular dishes, but out of everything we ordered, it was surprisingly my least favorite. It was still good but everything else tasted better to me. Pa'La is a bit pricey but the quality makes up for it. I would recommend this place for people who are visiting or for a date night! read more

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Hands down the best meal I've had in a very long time. We had a party of 5 and we chose the 4 course meal. We had the very old fashioned, a rhubarb cocktail, and a local beer from Wren House next door. For the meal, we didn't know what to expect but the host was great at laying out each course as it arrived and the food came out perfectly timed. Everything is cooked wood-fired so we knew to maybe not expect that but they exceeded our expectations. I'm very grateful for such a wonderful experience! Even my 11 year old was eating foods I never thought he'd entertain trying! I'll be coming back and highly recommend the flan, the salmon crudo, and the steak with the Japanese sweet potatoes. If you can, definitely do the 4 course!! I don't have any photos because we absolutely demolished everything that was put in front of us. read more

Very cute restaurant with an awesome patio. Though I wonder how they fare during the summer months of Phoenix since their indoor seating is limited. I wonder only because their food is great and I want them to thrive! They pride themselves on utilizing clean local ingredients and it's refreshing to see healthy food elevated and creative like this. Certain items feel a bit pricey while others are priced very fair. But whatever you end up ordering that you're comfortable with, you won't regret! read more

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We enjoyed Pa'La very much. We did the multi course $68 chef's choice for each of us and loved it. Had a starter, main, veggies, and dessert. Shrimp, flank steak, prime rib, oyster mushrooms, beets, Japanese sweet potato, branzino, cod, and two desserts, one of which was their take on a creme brulee. Loved the firepits and patio. Recommend making a reservation since it's on the smaller side. They have their own parking lot. read more

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I have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally made it for a meal. The restaurant is small and busy, so make reservations! The indoor seating was booked up, so we sat outside. It is a cute little patio, though there were a couple little ants running around on the table (I was worried they would run onto my plate!) and I think I got at least one mosquito bite sitting out there too - it might be helpful to wear long pants to keep the bugs from biting your legs! The other downside to the patio was the noise from street traffic. The restaurant is located on 24th st, which is busy! The service was very good, though because it was so busy, it took a while to get the check to pay at the end of the meal (we had to go into the restaurant to flag down the server). The food was solid. We ordered a few tapas dishes: the pork belly lettuce cups, polenta, hummus, and grilled octopus. Off the daily menu, we ordered the heirloom carrot dish and the miso black cod. If I had to make any critique, it would be that the octopus was a bit rubbery, but that might just be due to the constraints of the way the cook the food here (wood fired grill). The prices for everything were very reasonable. read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Daily menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had the most amazing time at Pa La on 24th street. This cozy spot is a fantastic date night! Brittany was our server and did a fantastic job presenting wines and lunch options. She's a real ray of sunshine! We enjoyed the Pinot Noir and Capa Tempranillo. I had a steak sandwich and salad. The food and atmosphere is excellent! The patio is absolutely adorable and spacious. The inside is super comfortable and great vibes. read more

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My husband and I came here because we love the other pala restaurant downtown and wanted to see how this one did. Gotta say this place was as good as the other one! They have a slightly different cuisine and focus more on smaller dishes and seafood, but all the dishes we ordered were amazing. The seafood was fresh and cooked delicately. The sauces used in those dishes really highlight the umami flavor. The restaurant was in a cute house, which was nicely decorated by the owner. We would definitely want to visit again to try more dishes. read more

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We had tickets to a show at Celebrity Theatre so I made a dinner reservation here. Both the indoor and outdoor dining areas are beautiful and inviting. We were welcomed warmly by our server who explained the concept and the menu. We tried a few items and shared all of them. Our favorite dishes were the pork belly lettuce wraps, flank steak, and octopus. I'm looking forward to going back soon and trying more of the delicious menu. read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Pork belly lettuce wraps - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Simply FANTASTIC as we navigated the Tapas menu. Service was exemplary and the food quality and value is excellent. Patio was very enjoyable. read more

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We had such an amazing dinner at Pa'la. We ordered several items from the Tapas menu and wine. Our favorite was the sweet potato and the steak. Every staff member was warm, welcoming and very attentive. Definitely recommend. read more

Wood-burning Oven and Japanese Robata Grill for smoked and grilled food goodness. The patio is fantastic for seating and they keep a fire burning at the front with chairs for you to relax on. There are heaters and string lights to stay warm and make a nice relaxed vibe. Service was fanstastic and they helped me create a simple cocktail when they were out of the one I wanted. Look at the specials written inside above the chef, there will be more items than on the printed menu. Bone Marrow Appetizer: Comes with black bread for dipping, I saw they changed the menu to be sourdough now and I think thats a better pairing. Bone Marrow was fantastic. Shrimp Salad: 3 huge pieces of shrimp, the greens part were all locally sourced and an off mix of bitter, roots, and peppery. Would have preferred some more traditional greens mixed in. Scallops: We ordered two of these for 2 families, one wasn't enough. Delicious and slightly spicy with crunchy bits on top for more texture with each bite. Spanish Iberico Pork: "True" Iberico from Spain, cooked bone-in for more flavor. We trust the cooks judgement but it looked quite rare for something that has so much fat content it would have been just as tasty cooked medium. Rich, nutty taste, I swear I could taste a hint of acorn from the pigs diet. Prime Ribeye: This was so perfect rare and with a nice char on it, you can't get much better than the grilled taste you get from cooking on wood, we cleared the plate completely. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed our Valentines Day night at Pa'la. We had the four course special with the wine pairing. Upon entering I do wish they had a hostess stand it feels kind of awkward not knowing where to stand. Aside from that the meal was amazing. The pasta which I did not get a picture of was the best thing. I love the wood-fired crust it had on it and the flavor was amazing. The second best was the ribeye I don't know what else to say besides it was outstanding and cooked to perfection! For the wine tasting I wish they did a Sauvignon blanc instead of Chardonnay but maybe that's just a personal preference. The dessert served with the course was a grapefruit cake with a mascarpone topping it was the perfect subtly sweet way to top off the evening I will definitely be retuning to try more of their menu especially since it changes seasonally! read more

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We spent our anniversary here and couldn't have chosen a more lovely place. The service was outstanding, our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive. We loved every dish, especially the short rib wraps. It was our first time trying Omakase, and everything was absolutely perfect. We'll definitely be back. read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Coffee cake - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a party of 5 so I was able to taste test several menu items ordered by our table. Hummus - very tasty, homemade hummus; very stingy portion of bread, would be low cost to provide a 2nd piece Octopus - only my second time trying octopus and it was a much better experience than my first. I liked it and it seemed cooked just right. Eggplant - so delicious, I loved the dish Shrimp (2 grilled shrimp @ $6 each) - again very good Tuna sandwich - very good as well So no disappointments in the food itself. I did think the prices were a little too high on all the non-sandwich menu items. The server seemed a little irritated with us over some indecision on what to order and timing, we had some older members of our party and I wish he would have been more patient/understanding. There was only one other occupied table indoors and one on the patio. Not a whole lot of ambiance indoors, the books around looked super interesting and had I been dining alone I wouldn't have been able to resist picking one up. I'd come back if I was feeling rich and spendy. The dishes I liked the most were the smaller plates you'd peck at but the prices add up quick. read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Not a great photo of eggplant (delicious) + 2 shrimp (the shrimp were not as massive as they appear) - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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! read more

Amazing experience! Amazing service! And wow amazing food! Randy was so attentive and helpful in curating our experience. My friend and I loved everything we will be back :) read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a reservation and were seated immediately. We chose to sit outside and with the heat lamp it was quite comfortable. On the patio it was not too loud even though the road is not too far away. We ordered drinks and the server walked us through the menu. Two of us got the tasting menu and two ordered a la carte. We all were able to try most of the menu which was awesome! The food is made to order, so when it is done, it comes out, so know that going in. The food was paced well throughout the meal. The pork belly lettuce wraps were good. The hummus and beef tartare were delicious! The octopus was cooked well and the sauce it was in was so good! The pasta dish might have been our favorite of the evening. The whole branzino was delicious and the remoulade on top pair perfectly with it for a wonderful bite. The main proteins we got to try were the iberico pork and the steak option. Both were good, but the steak took the edge as it was paired with mushrooms and a garlic herb butter. For desert we all split the flan and after all the food. We each only had room for a couple bites. Overall it was a great experience and different from any other restaurant we have tried in the valley. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Patio space is beautiful and service was attentive. Food looked beautiful, but we didn't love everything. Favorites included anchovies & crackers and spicy grilled Japanese sweet potatoes! read more

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Pretty tasty restaurant! Beautiful cozy outdoor dining, space heaters available. My friends and I ordered lots of things. We particularly enjoyed the Pork Belly Tacos, the Sweet Potato, and Carrot sides. My friends enjoyed their salmon and pork entrees, and the flank steak was alright. We agreed that the Pork entree was the best, melt in the mouth mindblowing! The waiter was great, answered questions, never let our drinks get low. The Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake was tasty, with the thickest whipped cream ever. read more

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We were lucky that a friend was able to book us a last-minute reservation on Valentine's Day, which felt like a win in itself. It was definitely a good call that we took a rideshare -- there was an event at the symphony that night, and with already limited parking, it would have been even tougher to navigate. Pa'La has an intimate feel without being stuffy, and the live music adds the perfect touch. It's lively, but you can still comfortably have a conversation. There's a two-hour maximum, but we never felt rushed. The service really stood out. The waiters were extremely informative, and you can tell they're well trained. One mentioned that part of their training is to take guests through a confident, sensory-driven description of each dish -- and they absolutely delivered. The way they described the food and drinks helped me fully envision each plate before it arrived, and the flavors matched those descriptions perfectly. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, and the flan was hands down one of the best desserts I've ever had. It's important to remember this is tapas-style dining. We were a group of four and ordered burrata, pork belly, brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, mahi, ribeye, and branzino. With the small plates, we each sampled a few bites of every appetizer and side, along with slightly larger portions of the main dishes -- enough to taste and enjoy everything. We left completely satisfied, but not overly full. The price is completely justified by the quality of the food and the overall experience. We'll definitely return the next time we're in Arizona -- already looking forward to round two. read more

Went here for a graduation dinner... I really enjoyed the vibe here, the 24th st location has a patio that wraps halfway of the restaurant with firefly lights in warm yellow it sets a very cozy mood. The manager I think it was explained to us the menu and was friendly and sharing the history of the place and their ethos in cooking. We ordered the wild shrimp with grains, the shrimp was flavored well but the grains for me had some that were harder to chew. We also got the k4 state flank steak which was my favorite, cooked medium rare and with bold flavors that had a kick to it but didn't lose the steak flavor . The polenta was an extra dish we tried but we could maybe switch it with another dish for next time. Another favorite is the Japanese sweet potato that our server mentioned is their specialty... the flavors were sweet and spicy, the texture was creamy on the inside but outside was nice and crunch, I absolutely enjoyed that dish. Overall, will definitely come back here when I'm in Arizona. read more

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Although this place only serves wine and beer (no hard alcohol), we had a very pleasant experience. The food was delicious--we chose the set menu, which offered a great variety of flavors and dishes that really showcased their culinary style. The service was excellent from start to finish. I would highly recommend this spot for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. read more

Went to "the table" experience and it was fantastic. This was an 8 course tasting menu paired with wine. First course was a feta/pita spread 2nd: scallops (sooo good) 3rd: grilled shrimp (tad spicy) 4th: corn dish 5th: bone marrow and anchovies (amazing) 6th: fish 7th: steam with Gorgonzola 8th: chocolate cherry cake Colin was the lead for our table and did a very nice job at making sure we were all taken care of! This was a family style atmosphere on the patio which was set up very nicely! Very cute vibe! I do wish there was a print out of all the food that we had because I couldn't remember at the end of the night. There was also wine on the table and maybe more whites and less reds (there were a lot of reds left and no whites). Highly reccomend and can't wait to come back and try the menu options! The pizza looks amazing! read more

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We booked for the communal table, and what a great experience it was. We were seated outside which was such an amazing night. Wine was so good, and food amazing. Such a great experience. The restaurant is cute inside and has a great outside seating area that is also dog friendly patio. The shrimp and scallop was absolutely a highlight of the night. Steak kabob with the sweet potato was great. Everything was cooked right. read more

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Truly a gem! The food was amazing, cooked perfectly.....and paired with the perfect wines. Highly recommend the 4 course with the wine pairing, you will not be disappointed. They made my wife's birthday better than we could have wished for, thank you!! read more

Met up with a friend here for lunch and was pleasantly surprise. I ordered the smoked sausage sandwich and we also tried the squash. Everything was w nice portion (not too much) and the service was great. We sat on the patio so def recommend if you're looking for a good bite in patio weather! read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Was very impressed by this restaurant. We stopped in for lunch without doing much research beforehand and I ended up loving my meal. I ordered the lunch special with the pork belly lettuce wrap, mushroom sandwich and a cookie and everything was phenomenal. Also tried the anchovies and hummus. Very nice staff and the place itself is adorable. Will definitely be back! read more

Truly a very special place to meet and a very neighborly atmosphere. The food is fresh and tasty and the beef tartare is very flavorful. Brittany provided good and genuine service. Definitely will visit here more often! read more

Pa'La - 24th Street - Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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One of my favorite places of the year! Wow! Amazing! I was so impressed. We went for lunch. Right next to wren house. Plenty of parking space. The place itself, is cute and decorated well. Outdoor seating was also beautifully designed. Bathrooms clean. Our server was great! Very attentive to us. Okay let's get to the food! Words can't describe how delicious it was, but I will try my best to explain our experience. My boyfriend and I shared all these plates. We started with the yellowtail crudo with sungold tomato, tomato ponzu, and lime. I had 3 top dishes and this 1 of 3. I loved the blend of the flavors to make this crudo. 10/10! Delicious! Presentation was spectacular! Next, we had sungold gazpacho with ricotta and Za'Atar. Another of my top 3 dishes for lunch. Beautiful vibrant color with an amazing presentation. If you never had gazpacho this is a great one to have. I love gazpacho and this hit the spot and is great for a hot summer. Very refreshing and flavorful. Third, on our experience for lunch was the Spanish octopus with purple potatoes, parsnip, and Chimayo glaze. The octopus could have been more tender instead of chewy but that base and glaze definitely made up for it and made it complete and yummy. Fourth, was the wild Mexican shrimp with a sour plum butter. It comes with 3 big shrimp but you can add a shrimp for $5.00 which we did. What made the dish special surprisingly wasn't the shrimp but the to die for sour plum butter ! Fifth, we had the pasta. Squid ink bucatini with pork belly, yuzu miso, and pecorino toscano. One of my top 3 dishes of the day. Plenty of pork belly with amazing flavor and texture of the pasta. Absolutely amazing ! Finally, we ended with the dessert. It was a dulce the leche cheesecake with strawberries and cream. I'm hesitant with desserts because I am not much of sweet tooth and it needs to be yummy for me to want to take on those extra calories, but I gave it a shot. Wow! Surprised me! Dulce de leche can be overpowering but not in this case. It was perfect. The consistency of the cheesecake itself was perfect. I don't also like strawberry or fruit added to cheesecake but this didn't seem to take away the attention from the actual main show of the cheesecake. Delicious I definitely will be going back! Great service, beautiful spot, clean, lovely presentation of food, good quality food, delicious food, great flavors. Best of all I felt this was fine dining at a decent price. Amazing experience! Please go check them out! You won't regret it! read more

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Had the most amazing time here! I went with 2 other people and we shared everything we ordered. We were seated outside on the cute patio with lights and heated lamps. Our waiters were very knowledgeable about the food and the wine and made several suggestions that were awesome. We had the polenta, grilled shrimp, Japanese sweet potato, the mussels, the pasta and finished the meal with delicious dessert! Every single thing was just delicious. I loved everything we ordered! You can tell they put a lot of attention and details in the flavors and honestly I cannot wait to go back! read more

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I'd give it 12 stars if I could. My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner and were blown away at the service. The attention to detail and care that the Pa'la manager and chef put into our dinner was incredible. Not only was the food stellar (we had the 4 course menu), but they gifted us an extra course, drinks, and dessert on top of set menu. You can't go wrong with anything they offer. The restaurant's vibe is also beautiful and calm. Incredibly fresh food and absolutely delicious. Highly highly recommend! Will be back. read more

The food was delicious! Fresh ingredients, tasty grilled bread, the anchovies appetizer was great too. We stopped in for lunch and we can't wait to try dinner service! Patio seating is a plus, highly recommend. read more

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I wanted to try this place for awhile and finally got a reservation. It's a quaint home converted into a lovely restaurant with delicate design. The food was just as special. We started with a few small plates, pickled archives, octupus, Japanese sweet potato. The main dishes were the Argentinian steak and mussel dish. Everything was flavorful and presented beautifully. The portions are small, but adequate. Service impeccable. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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First time here, and we really enjoyed it. Comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. We had the chefs tasting menu with wine pairing, and the food and wines were delicious! Excellent flavors and presentation!! Pork belly wraps, branzino, and steak with Japanese sweet potato were amazing! Many thanks, Chef, and props to our attentive server, Randy! read more

My wife and I went out for a date night and decided to give this place a try. The ambiance, hospitality, food, music, and meticulous care for detail makes this one of our all time favorite restaurants! We went with Chef's choice and let them surprise us with a multi-course meal. The food was OUTSTANDING! Chef Jason is one of a kind, the best of the best. Can't wait to visit this place again! read more

Great service, quite chill spot serving shared plates prepared in a wood fire oven. Very nice

Went for an early dinner before a show and very much enjoyed our time. The mussels in Mediterranean sauce were some of the best we ever had. Ordered the olives and almonds and they were a nice spicy snack. Shrimp tapa was very tasty as well. Service was great. On a busy street but the ambiance on the patio was nice enough to drown any noise. read more

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This is a very special experience and more than wonderful ingredients, thoughtful dishes, deliciousness, and intelligence service. We ate outdoor on the patio lit by the ambiance of strong lights and heaters. If you have a special someone or a celebration, this is the place. read more

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We celebrated our 10th anniversary at Pa'La restaurant and let me tell you they did not disappoint! It's not much to look at from the outside and unfortunately the area is a little sketchy; but the parking lot is away from the street and the restaurant is immediately accessible. When we got there, we ascended the small steps to their back patio and immediately Randy (manager/owner?) opened the screen door and greeted us with a big smile and warm welcome. It is an old renovated house turned restaurant, hence the screen door. When you walk in you see an intimate little dining area with tables, chairs, and cozy eating areas. There are bookshelves with old books and wine bottles giving it a cute, little "cottage" feel. After we sat down, he wished us a happy anniversary. He explained the menu and the specials on the board and took our drink order. We started with a flavorful Red Pepper Hummus and the pita bread it came with was soft and warm. Several raw veggies accompanied the plate including some delightful pickled watermelon radish slices that were so good! We ordered the special on the board which was the Arizona K4 Copperstate 12 oz Ribeye, the Oyster+Shitake mushrooms, and the Japanese Sweet Potato. The plates are meant for sharing and more than enough for two people. My taste buds were blown away, wow...You could definitely taste the Japanese influence but it wasn't over the top. The beef was tender and wasn't over seasoned which when eaten with the sides made me literally slow down so that I could savor as much of the flavors that were hitting me all at once! Hats off to the chef I feel bad I forgot his name :( but Randy was so attentive. He realized he forgot our drinks and took them off our bill. Not only that but he gifted us dessert which was a blueberry, chocolate cheesecake for our anniversary. We would have bought the cake if we could it had a delicate mousse like consistency and the sweetness was just right! We will definitely come back and if you made it to the end of my review then you know what you have to do!! Take your girlfriend, your wife, whomever and just go, you won't regret it..promise ;) read more