As residents, my BF and I try LES establishments with frequency and open minds. We were attracted by PALA's breezy open-air garage doors. Our server refused to give us eye contact while rattling off a snobby, lifeless presentation of PALA crust preparation (25 MINUTE COOKING TIME). A mozzarella-stuffed zucchini flower appetizer was actually 4 shriveled, oily bricks -- $10. A $6 glass of wine was a pathetic pour. and then, there's the pizza. it's a tall order to SCREW UP a classic margherita pizza -- but this was a mess. the crust PALA touts as their selling point is absolutely miserable. the sauce had no flavor. and the bill after all of this? $70 FOR 2 PEOPLE FOR DINNER.
The manager, typical machissimo italian businessman, sat outside with his chef scowling and smoking -- an uncomfortable dining experience.
NOT WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY.
Pros: cool garage doors
Cons: BAD PIZZA, BAD SERVICE, EXPENSIVE
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