I keep coming back for the creative, delicious meals and of course the live music. PA'LA delivers on all fronts for a great downtown experience. The servers are attentive and the jazz flows on the weekends. Get a table in the upstairs lounge for better listening! The murals on the wall and ceilings are awesome, as is the wonderful smell of wood fired cooking; PA'LA is a must hit!

Food was phenomenal. They don't use seed oils! Everything was fresh! The owner was very kind.

The pork belly the pork belly the pork belly. Everything was good but if Jimi could do it agin he'd get 9 orders of pork belly. Only complaint was the bathroom stall door opens too closely to the toilet making one maneuver to the left side of the toilet (as you're facing it) to allow room for the door to swing. All is forgiven though because of the pork belly!!! Special mention to the Octopus too. 5 stars

General manager Gilles described Pa'La as "for the people" and that it certainly is. I felt so welcomed and valued even the first time I dined at Pa'La for happy hour. There is a cozy yet spacious bar upstairs and live music on Fri-Sat. Some of my favorites were the squid ink milkbread, anchovies, and Randy's killer espresso martini (ask him what the secret ingredient is!). I most recently dined at Pa'La again after several happy hours because I noticed they were rated as "dine fearlessly" (highest rating) on the Seed Oil Scout app (a movement to map out restaurants that care for their customers by cooking with healthy and natural oils) which is aligned with a new lifestyle/diet I am following. I sent an email requesting a special accommodation for my dietary needs and Gilles and Chef Jason jumped right on it with enthusiasm. We had the most outstanding Omikase experience. Every course was crafted with such attention to detail and care for my diet. Modifications were made with ease. Chef Jason made numerous appearances at our table and engaged with us throughout the evening. For the first time in about 6 months, my anxiety about dining out melted away and I was able to enjoy the ambiance, the flavors, and my company without having to worry if I was going to accidentally eat something that I wasn't supposed to or wondering if I was ruining the night (for my company and the staff) by asking countless questions about ingredients. Some of my favorites were the tartare on sweet potatoes, trout, anchovies (of course), shishito peppers, and ribeye (even though everything was my favorite!). We've been back since and everyone remembered us, even our server Brittany. We joked that we felt like royalty here because we were treated so well, but really it is a privilege to dine at Pa'La and know Gilles, Jason, and Brittany. They are the true stars and they make Pa'La so special.

What an amazing place! I was excited to come after reading about the live Jazz band. I was trying to figure out where to sit to be close to the Jazz band. I was looking online but couldn't find it and I tried calling, but no answer. So I made a reservation in the dining room. If you want to be by the band, reserve the lounge room. I get there and explained to the GM. He checked to see if there was availability but there was not. But he kept alert and he did get us a table at the end by the band for dessert. It was fun. Also the GM (Giles Kolakowski) who was amazing and attentive recommended some delicious wine from France after telling him that my fav wine was from that country. He took really good care of us and made us feel special. Our server was super sweet and loved her energy ( shout out to Samantha)! We ordered appetizers, entrees and sides for sharing. Everything was delicious, cooked to perfection and on another level. I have not one single criticism to say. I will definitely be back. Every time I have a guest over visiting me from out of town, this place will be on my itinerary every time. If you have not been, make sure you make the time to experience it. You will not be disappointed.

Pa' La downtown is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. I had my 4 year anniversary last night and I had the most magical experience! Seriously, the staff made my night so special. I set up a reservation with Gilles and the staff rolled out the red carpet for my evening. All of the servers told us Happy Anniversary and made us feel like celebrities! We had the warm olives and nuts along with the charred octopus for appetizers. I highly suggest this combination. We had the Tomahawk steak for dinner, it was absolutely incredible! We also enjoyed a side of squash cooked to perfection. My partner is sober and for the grand finale they brought us a complementary glass of champagne and non alcoholic champagne for her. This is the first time any restaurant has added this level of service and details. I was truly touched. We both were so filled with joy and gratitude for the level of service we received. We devoured the flan and ice cream, it was literally a party in my mouth! Pa 'la is a fantastic spot for a date night, girls night out, special work events. Oh and they have live jazz on Tuesdays. Thank you for making my anniversary one I will never forget! Truly blessed!

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.