ippa (EE-pah)

Years ago in Erie, our founder's son called pizza ippa (EE-pah) - and nobody corrected him. The name stuck, crossed county lines, and when it landed in Pittsburgh, we built something new around it. Same name. Our story.

Pittsburgh is a city of steel bridges and front porches. It's tough and tender in equal measure - and so are we.

ippa pgh started the way a lot of good things do: around food, conversation, and the kind of moments you wish lasted a little longer.

Whitney built her career in hospitality, learning what people want, how they gather, and what keeps them coming back. Lyndsey built hers in operations, turning complex ideas into things that actually work. Different paths, same standard - do things right, take pride in the details, and build something worth returning to.

Think of us as that tough-love relative who makes sure you're fed well. We take the familiar and treat it with more care, balancing high standards with the genuine warmth of a community kitchen - a kitchen wrapped in weathered  steel.... a brand rooted in people.

Because for us, this was never just about a menu. It's about creating a space for growth and connection - a place where showing up for a meal means showing up for your neighbor, your coworker, a stranger who won't be one for long.

We're building this for the long haul. Not just for us, but for the people of Pittsburgh who show up, support the work, and become the soul of what we do.

Built to be shared. Built to be remembered.