Iron Born Pizza & Pasta | Strip District

Name: Iron Born Pizza & Pasta | Strip District
Address: 1806 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, US
Telephone: (412) 588-0094
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Detroit-style pies with house-made pickles and bold flavor in Pittsburgh's Strip District

4.4(5 reviews)

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Iron Born Pizza & Pasta | Strip District offers Detroit-style pizza in Pittsburgh. Diners praise thick, crispy crusts, square-cut pies, and toppings like pickle pizza with in-house pickles and ricotta. Classics include the Classic Pie and Garlic Pull-Apart Bread, and gluten-free Detroit pizza is available. A flavorful, welcoming spot for pizza lovers exploring Smallman Street.

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1806 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

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1806 Smallman Street

Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

(412) 588-0094 ironbornpizza.com/

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Services

Detroit-Style Pizza

Square-cut pizzas with thick, fluffy crusts, topped with high-quality ingredients and signature red sauce.

Gluten-Free Pizza

Specialty pizzas made with gluten-free dough, catering to dietary needs without compromising on flavor.

Fresh Pasta Dishes

Handmade pasta served with classic sauces, offering a hearty alternative to our pizza menu.

Appetizers and Sides

Includes items like garlic pull-apart bread, chips, and other shareable starters to complement your meal.

Dine-In Service

Enjoy our lively atmosphere with full table service in the Strip District location.

Takeaway and Delivery

Convenient options for enjoying our pizzas and pasta at home or on the go.

4.40 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

T T

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· 9 months ago

Food and atmosphere is everything you'd expect from Pittsburgh! The service was mediocre at best. I get multitasking, however it was more less the server didn't pay any attention to what we actually requested at the table! It is okay, life happens! I highly recommend everyone try it at least once. It is so unique and good. The flavors of the Vegas is some of the best I have ever tasted in my life combined. It is a MUST try! Overall, hopefully everyone gets to stop in once when you are walking around the strip, split a pizza with a friend or loved one. I can assure you that I am making a stop back sooner than later. To the owners, you have a phenomenal place, keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!

Joshua McCauley

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· 10 months ago

Dank. I was pleasantly surprised to find what what I assumed to be a tourist spot was nothing but, and did hella justice to Pittsburgh Detroit-style pizza. I got the pickle pizza as a gimmick, and it just worked. The pickles were mild and made in house, and they complemented the ricotta dolloped on each slice. I got pepperonis on it as well, and those were high quality! The crust was thicc, which is my personal style at home and I was happy to see it done so well here. The outside has a nice char as well, just enough! I'm coming back, regularly.

Jennifer Ruiz

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· 11 months ago

We visited this restaurant because of a dear friend who has celiac. We ate here and maybe our expectations were too high. There was gluten free Detroit pizza which we are appreciative of. It’s just not our thing but I’m sure someone else will enjoy. We ordered two different pizzas but they were a little lackluster tasting. The chips were good! Wished they were hot/fresh. Would have been phenomenal.

Shourya Maheshwari

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· 1 year ago

I had the Classic Pie and the Garlic Pull Apart Bread, and both were excellent. The pizza had a thick, crispy crust with great flavor and a good balance of cheese and sauce. The red sauce on top was really well seasoned. The garlic bread came out soft and fluffy, loaded with herbs, and paired with a simple marinara that worked perfectly. It was the kind of bread you can’t stop eating even when you’re full. Overall, a great meal. I’d definitely come back

Matthew H

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· 1 year ago

The best Detroit Style Pizza I've had in Pittsburgh. Detroit Pizza is square cut with a thicker crust with most of the red sauce added to the top of the pie. Visited here after watching a Dave Portnoy, One Bite Pizza Review on YouTube. Dave gave it a solid review which made me want to check it out. I'm Glad I Did! To summarize the pizza taste - it was very tasty and well balanced. The red sauce was tasty and very mild with no bite to it. The dough, although thicker than I usually go for was light and fluffy and tasted properly seasoned and was generally easy to eat. After my first visit July 28/2025 I would recommend this place. I'll update my review once I visit again. I enjoyed my first experience so I plan to visit again. This place is currently on my Very Good Pittsburgh pizza restaurant list. 👍👍

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