Giuliapgh

About the offering

Giulia is an upscale, modern Italian restaurant currently in the process of opening in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — historically known as Pittsburgh's Little Italy. The restaurant is being launched by the culinary team behind Lilith, an existing Pittsburgh restaurant that has been profitable since its first day of operation and has earned significant recognition over its 2.5 years in business. Most notably, Chef Jamilka Borges was named a semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Award in the Best Chef Mid-Atlantic category. Lilith was also named among Pittsburgh's Best New Restaurants in 2024 by both Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and appeared on both publications' 2025 best restaurants lists as well. Chef Jamilka has accumulated a strong record of accolades over her career, including James Beard Rising Star Chef semifinalist (2016), James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic semifinalist (2019 and 2026), StarChefs Rising Star (2016), Pittsburgh Magazine Chef of the Year (2018), and Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 (2019). Both chefs have also been recognized for their community involvement and are receiving the Community Action Award from PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) for their charitable work. Giulia will focus on seasonal ingredients, sustainable sourcing, and contemporary Italian cuisine, complemented by craft cocktails, wine, and beer. The restaurant will offer full table service as well as professional catering and private event hosting. Its target customer base includes young professionals, families, and long-time residents of surrounding neighborhoods such as Squirrel Hill, Highland Park, Shadyside, and East Liberty. The space that will become Giulia has a rich history in Bloomfield, having previously housed D'Amico's, a beloved Italian restaurant, and later Station, an American Contemporary establishment. The space requires cosmetic updates, plumbing and electrical work, and capital for opening inventory. Funds raised through this Regulation CF offering will be allocated toward renovations (60%), opening inventory (approximately 27%), and plumbing and electrical work (approximately 13%), with a minimum funding goal of $70,000 and a maximum of $124,000. The offering is structured as a debt instrument with a 9% interest rate and a 60-month loan term.

FAQ