3.5/5.
I had high expectations for La Palma and was slightly let down. I think any comparison to Campagnolo is inevitable, but even on its own merits, I just don't think La Palma is worthy of the hype it generated.
Pros: The resort-inspired atmosphere of the restaurant is definitely a mood-setter. Servers are generally friendly and helpful with any questions you have. Both of the cocktails I had (La Palma and Honey Basil Smash) were above reproach. The main dish I ordered--a pasta dish with pork and a creamy sauce--was very tasty.
Cons: Appetizers/side dishes I had were middle of the road. Sausage and Gruyere dish had no imagination to it and felt like something you could get at Alice Fazooli. Roasted Cauliflower was more successful, but there was nothing really about the flavors which popped. The Miami-Style Ribs that my friend ordered were not half-bad, but still probaly fall into this category just because I could barely make out the coffee rub and sesame flavorings.
Overall I had a nice enough experience at La Palma and wouldn't be averse to going back, but when you break it down to brass tacks, the food here just isn't on par with the frou frou dining experience cultivated around it.