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

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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Let me start off by saying this was one of the best meals I've had since moving to Arizona. Our group had reservations to the nearby Celebrity Tbeater for a night of comedy with Jonathan Van Ness so we wanted to eat before hand. As i looked around PaLa stood out due to its reviews, rotating menu, and wood fire concept. Reservations were made seamlessly via the site and they confirmed verbally a day before and sent a reminder text. The day of we arrived early and got some drinks at the bar next door. No wait and was the perfect apéritif! Our time arrived and we were seated promptly. Our server was very knowledgeable and personable We were a group of 4 and ordered family style the following dishes: Delicate Squash - how they got the squash so tender was a work of art. The flavors pop out and you can see why this is a crowd pleaser Scallops - perfectly cooked and sized well. The four of us split these scallops and had a ball Mussels - it actually sold out after we ordered. It came with pita bread for dipping although i should have asked for more Bucatini Short Rib Pasta - we ordered two of these and glad we did. So yummy Spanish Octopus - i tried these when I stopped by the PaLa booth at the devour festival. The flavors are amazing and The octopus is so tender! The meal was absolutely delish and we all left with smiles on our faces. Will definitely return again. Our one critical review is that the drinks are a bit high. Cheaper to just walk next door and buy a drink. 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

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

What a wonderful find! I'm visiting my sister and she has wanted to try this place for a long time. What a gem. First of all, it's very attractive. Beautiful outdoor seating under lots of trees. The aromas were intriguing. And the food was incredible Octopus with a very tasty sauce. A tuna sandwich with a super fresh salad. A nice Prosecco to round things out. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We loved everything about it. And Johan was excellent. read more

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What a treat! I had been scoping this place for a while and finally made it in for lunch one day. The space is in what seems like an old house and is quaint but not cramped. I was promptly greeted and seated on the lush outdoor patio/ front porch. It was very relaxing even though it was right on 24th st. I chose the muffaletta that came with a side salad. All of the ingredients were so fresh and the bread was insanely delicious. The server made a point to check in on me often to see if I needed anything. Although it's a little on the pricier side, the service, quality of the ingredients, and the preparation are well worth it. I can't wait to come back here with a group to try all of their other tapas and items! read more

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

After having a few drinks at Wren House Brewing Company, we wandered a few doors down to Pa'La for dinner and were not disappointed! Bonus - if you check in on Yelp, you get a free appetizer! They offer causal dining with counter service (order at the counter and they bring your food once its ready) with a menu that changes daily (they post it on Instagram daily so you can preview it). This new location looks like an old house-converted-to-restaurant with ample seating both inside and outside, and a cute fire pit in the front. My husband and I started with Pecorino and crackers (Yelp offer), then split a Navarro Bowl (grains, roasted veggies, beans, and sauce) and a Sausage/Poblano/Fennel sandwich. Everything was made to order and the ingredients were some of the freshest I've had. Great all around experience for a casual meal! read more

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A true gem in Phoenix with a menu tailored as "small bites" with live entertainment Thurs-Sat. Our food was very memorable (as I'm writing this review 9 mos. later), with having ibérico, pulpo, and cod during our feast- delicious and mouth watering. Our server was informative and offered suggestions, grateful for it! With it's festive jazz singer on set and playing throughout the space- I almost thought it was a recording but indeed upstairs it's live! So happy to have found this gem and Pa'la was open to fitting us in without a reservation. We will be returning for another jazz night and small bites! read more

I enjoyed the Brodetto, which is a seafood soup with a tomato base. The Brodetto was out of this world and the bread was sensationally delicious. The ambiance was pretty chill, and the server was very responsive, upbeat, and professional. For my beverage, I had sparkling water. For desert, I enjoyed the expresso cake, which was off the chain. The food and service were simply fantabulous. I will definitely return to explore other options on the menu. read more

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

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From the parking lot walking into Pa'La, you smell the delicious aroma of their wood fired grill. Small and unassuming from the front and inside, this place is a true gem with fresh, authentic Mediterranean inspired seafood dishes. Man was it good! Service was impeccable and although indoor seating was very limited, we got the perfect 2-top to enjoy our special seafood cuisine. Prices here aren't cheap, especially with the seafood add ons, but you get what you pay for. And, here you are supporting a local business, so in my opinion, totally worth it! I could also tell everyone working here really takes pride and believes in their work here. I could tell by their friendliness, willingness to help, and genuine passion and enthusiasm in talking about the food here. The smoked shrimp in my grain bowl were extra large and juicy! Grains were a perfect blend of flavors and textures. My husband tried half octopus half specialty fish (can't remember the name) in his train bowl and wowza that fish was perfectly cooked and so delish! Extra bonus: if you do a Yelp checkin, you get a free appetizer - so, of course I couldn't resist the marinated almonds and olives - scrumptious! read more

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Excellent food and very interesting menu items you don't see at many restaurants. I highly recommend!

My friend is moving back to Cali so I decide to take her out somewhere nice so I chose this place. When I was planning, I wanted a Spanish tapas plate with plenty of appetizer and wine selection. Unfortunately, it failed my expectation. Their food is not bad, it is actually delicious but since they're a really small restaurant, a lot of their food goes sold out pretty fast. This place is more like a grab and go sort of place. Not the nice, sit down Spanish tapas place I have in mind which explains the 1 star deduction. I ordered the skate fish bowl and it was mind blowing! The flavor is just amazing. We also had the anchovy appetizer and the manchego cheese appetizer. Although small in portion, their flavor is explosive. read more

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

We ventured for after dinner cocktails. Nice choices & ambience was cool. We sat at the bar. It was a quick stop but enjoyed it. read more

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

Incredible dining experience. Cannot say enough about the food at this place. Fresh, delivered with care and the chillest of atmosphere's. I will be coming back again. Highly recommend trying the squid tapa's and the 5 course meal for two. Service was great, very friendly and attentive manager. read more

Yah. Real good. Tai is super fun. Fish. Brussels sprouts. The grain stuff at the bottom of the bowl. Its on the "best of" lists for a reason. The outdoor patio creates a lovely little bubble that makes you forget the meh neighborhood where the restaurant in located. Sit outside on a lovely evening and enjoy. read more

A real treat. Service and food are tremendous. Menu changes often and is always unique and dialed in. The restaurant week menu is exceptional. We are lucky to have this in the neighborhood. read more

This place popped up on my Yelp app when I was searching for a different spot for us to have a light dinner. With being drawn to heritage/cottage houses, I was excited to enter this charming 1920's renovated bungalow. A very polite gentleman was repositioning the wine bottle display with precision care. Using fresh daily ingredients that can be prepared in their featured wood fired oven keeps the menu changing daily. You need to read the offerings on the big chalkboard for there is no menu posted online. Tastes from South America, the Mediterranean and Japan can describe the flavors to be found in their tapas, seafood and bowl combinations. What stood out to me was the freshness of the tomato that accompanied the roasted polenta. $11 Very, simple, almost underwhelming but nice. The fresh mozzarella and wild oregano, tomato pizza $8 had a silky, good texture. This thin eight inch diameter crust pizza, paired well with the mixed green salad. Even with arugula being too bitter for my personal taste, the cucumber, cut baby orange tomato, poblano pepper, radicchio and fennel mixed with a crazy good dressing made for a fab salad. This evening, it didn't bother me that the wine was served in a dainty plastic cup, I was just happy to have a choice of wines to pair with our wonderful bread items! The polenta was freshly roasted, crisp edges and soft on the inside. The pizza crust was delightfully delicate and the skiaccia had a nice texture and was pleasingly soft in the same bite! I understand that one of the creators of Pa'la worked at Noble bread. Now I know why the breads were above and beyond to me! The gentleman who prepared and served our tapas was the same person who was perfecting the wine display earlier. A meticulous person is who Iike preparing my food ! It's all in the details when it comes to tapas. read more

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Underwhelming. We were really looking forward to this place for restaurant week. We came at our reservation time and were promptly seated and then ignored for 20 minutes. When our server came over we gave him our drink order, and food order. He came back 8-10 minutes later with one of our parties drinks and notified us that not a single thing we ordered was available. At 7pm on a Saturday their menu was cut, all 6 items we ordered were out. We opted to leave and will not be returning. If there is something in the menu you are looking forward to please call ahead to make sure. read more

Excellent food and service! We have tried both the 4 and 8-10 course prix fixe options and have been delighted on both occasions. My partner preferred the 4 course meal since each course was accompanied by a unique wine, while the 8-10 course was accompanied by a single white and a single red which suited me just fine! Different strokes.....my main grouse is the restaurant billing system!!!! There HAS to be an easier way to reconcile the advance deposit and the total price without getting 5 PIECES OF PAPER AT THE END OF THE MEAL!!!! read more

Came with a friend for lunch and Just wow! Service is unmatched. Not many places blow my hair back, but the food here is superb. Beyond delicious. Lovely dining experience. I'll be returning for "The Table" with hubby. read more

Loved it. Cute place, wonderful ambiance to match the great food and great service. The stars of the show were the scallops, secreto, cheesecake, bluefin and buratta. Not necessarily in that order - but pretty close. Look forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Everything we ordered delicious and the server was great as well! Definitely will be back.

Food: was good, but not worth the money. Service: very slow, our food didn't come out all at once due to the style of cooking. Ambiance: quant but noisy because it is on a main road with outside dinning. read more

We needed to run an errand in Phoenix so took the opportunity to stop in for lunch. Drove right by before I spotted the building and used the parking lot in the back. Walked up to the counter and checked the menu. This is not a huge menu but really interesting. My husband and I ordered a sandwich, polenta, anchovies and grain bowl. Everything was delicious, but most outstanding was the polenta which was cooked in the wood fire and topped with the most luscious roasted tomato sauce. Another memorable dish was the sandwich which was perfectly constructed with cheese, salami and pickled onions wrapped in a flat beard that they bake fresh for each order. The person who helped us was really nice and made good suggestions. Disregard and reviews complaining about the paper plates or prices. Go and enjoy! read more

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Pa'la is a great gem on 24th street, located it what looks like was an old craft style home. Pa'la has a small menu, but that allows them to focus on highlighting fresh offerings and innovative dishes. The menu leans heavily on seafood, much of it sourced from another favorite of mine, Nelson Meat + Fish. Don't confuse this location with their Downtown restaurant - while the owners are the same, the concept and menus vary quite a bit! I personally love the cozy feeling of this Pa'la and will always choose to sit on their beautiful patio. We always share dishes family style when we come to Pa'la. If it's just my husband and I, we pick two of their appetizers and share one bigger dish. When we come with friends, we double up on apps and split two bigger dishes. We almost always order the Navarro bowl because it is just too good to skip! It's a heart bowl with grains, greens and topped with your protein of choice. For apps, I love the salty anchovies so we frequently get the boquerones. The marcona almonds and olives are a lighter option that pair well with other items. Recently (March 2022), Pa'la switched to only lunchtime hours due to staffing constraints. I hope they're able to offer dinner service again soon! Highly recommend calling ahead to make sure they're open. The website isn't updated as often as their Instagram page, so calling ahead is prudent. read more

Cute restaurant on the quiet street. We sat outside with lots of trees. I felt like we were sitting in someone backyard. The food is great. The olives and boquerones anchovies are perfect for starting the lunch. The burrata cheese is soft and tasty. The flat bread is delicious, especially with the sausage. We will need to return to try the seafood. read more

This place has one of the safest COVID take-out systems I've seen so far. Menu for the week is posted on Instagram and placing an order over the phone is easy. Coordinate a time for pick-up with the friendly staff and when you arrive, walk up to the patio to pick up your order from a table near the door. No need to go inside so staff and customers can all stay safe. Food is as good as always. ~ Love the boquerones with crisp little crackers. ~ Mozarella caprese served with arugula is seasoned with a nice bit of spice. ~ The skiaccia sandwiches are served on tasty bread. We kicked up the flavor on the veg sandwich by adding in some of the caprese salad. But the seared tuna sandwich was really delish as is. Would order that tuna again on anything! ~ Navarro bowl is filled with tasty grains and diced up beets. We ordered ours with three fat wild shrimp. ~ All good with a bottle of red wine, 25% off when we ordered This place is consistently good. Recommend! read more

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Great experience. Attentive to our timeline and made sure we got to our show on time.

This place is WOW! A hidden gem and worth checking out every time you visit AZ. Go for the full experience. Amazing food and staff. Collin is one of the best and very knowledgeable about all things food and wine. read more

When I found out this place had live jazz music, I couldn't have been more excited. I went to college for music and haven't heard live jazz at a restaurant since my college years. I made reservations on the upstairs patio because the live jazz is on the second floor. I was NOT anticipating being stuck in a corner in a 2' by 3' space. The manager Gilles is a douche and was exceptionally rude. I said there's no way I can fit in there nor my friend. While I am plus size, she is not. He could not have cared less and said - well - you made the reservations for the outside patio. Sir, while that is true, a normal prudent person would not expect airplane seating at a restaurant with prices this high. He offered to move me downstairs even though there was plenty of seating upstairs - not at the bar. I took one look at the menu when I sat down down stairs (which also was very close quarters - I could have touched elbows with the people at the next table) and decided this was not worth it. Rude people, tight space, not worth your time. Zero stars. read more

This place is an amazing find. I will be back a lot. Can not wait to try the down town new location. I tried the 24th street location today. Cool digs. I love old houses turned into eateries. I had a sausage sandwich. It was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had in AZ, which lacks good sandwiches IMHO. The sandwich came with a small greens salad with tomatoes. I also received a free olive and almond app for checking in with Yelp. All of the food was incredible. Also, they try to be sustainable and local. I love that. Shout out to the staff too. I was treated very well by the staff on my visit. Kudos and thanks. I was able to try a Spicy Ginger Beer. I have been wanting to taste one of them Gems from the Breadfruit and Rum Bar. Mmmmmmmmmmmm and buy local. Good job to all! It was a fantastic lunch. read more

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Such delicious food, and a great atmosphere and staff. We had the lunch special steak sandwich which was a larger size and so tasty. The crudos, bone marrow, beef tartar, and pork belly lettuce wrap was also so so good. Everything was so delicious! Probably my new favorite restaurant. The waiter was also amazing and very hospitable. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Delicious food and such a cute patio. Our service was really helpful with explaining the dishes and service so fast! read more

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

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Overpriced and Underwhelming. I thought I would love it, however bitt my friend and I thought the food was not very good and was overpriced. Prices are about double what they should be. I will attach photos and add cost of the item so you can determine. Disappointed on quality of ingredients, I'm not sure shrimp can get any smaller than what came on my salad. They were also not cooked, and I expected them to be cooked or grilled. I eat out daily for at least one meal, often at high end places, so the issue was not coat it was the incongruent cost for quality AND quantity. I think 3 stars is a very fair rating for this restaurant as a whole. I cannot round up to four as the food quality was no more than a three and the price point is double what it should be, additionally the quantity is poor relative to price point. I will definitely not return. read more

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Amazing beyond words. Fresh n fabulous! Locally owned! Use local ingredients! Very creative! Service as fabulous! Great ambiance

Big fan of Jason Alford the creator and now Caleb Stimson chef at pala on 24th. The place is small, quaint, & perfect setting for gourmet meal. Service was very professional and to the point. Chef & host greeted us, and we the four of us let them choose what to feed us. Jicama salad, octopus, Iberico prime steak, sea bass, flan, drinks. Everything from the time we set foot in the place to us leaving was above and beyond..huge thumbs up. Yes we would return.. definitely need reservations.. many thanks to staff and excellent treatment ... read more

Service was wonderful, the gentleman working recommended the best items, and they included a lot of local ingredients! Loved it.

Every time is Great! This last time was the best! I took my French friends and it felt like we were in her home,eating lunch. Same vibe! Same simple and fantastic food flavors. They definitely know what they're doing. I can honestly say that this is my favorite restaurant. The extra bonus is that my friends and the owner are from the same region in France. It made for a very special experience. Thank You Pa'La. Merci Beaucoup pour une experience de haute qualite' read more

What we ate: -Boquerones - quite delicious and as good as eating in Spain. -Buffalo mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes and arugula salad. Tomatoes are awesome and mozzarella's great but the texture's not as creamy as I like and the temperature could've been less cold. -Steak sandwich in flatbread- amazing flavor! Excellent sandwich. My fav item. -5 grain salad bowl with blue fish and roasted vegetables. The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Flavor on the grains and salad were on point with right amount of kick. Overall an excellent place to get a quick bite. Neighborhood tapas bar vibe in a charming Phoenix house building renovated into a restaurant. Indoor seating is limited so during the hot months, there won't be enough room, but when it's cooler, it'd be nice to sit outside. I love the little touches of racing theme decoration with the Ducati model and some other Italian racing motifs. Outside of the building has Chardonnay leaves adorning the walls reminiscent of European cottage or Napa Valley cottages. Met the owner Claudio and was pleasantly surprised that he used to work at Il Fornaio, because I'm from the Bay Area and we used to frequent the San Mateo location. Nice gentleman from Genoa, Italy with roots in both his homeland and Spain - explains his menu which's a mixture of Spanish and Italian. Molto buona! read more

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