Our Story
Authentic Italian Cuisine in Historic Philipsburg
Built in the early 1890s during Philipsburg’s silver-boom heyday, our home at 128 E. Broadway started life as J.C. McLeod’s “exclusive” shoe store, with handcrafted footwear downstairs and professional offices and apartments above. Over the next century the building evolved with the town itself—becoming Joe Appel’s movie house and soda fountain with a bowling alley upstairs, then hosting neighborhood favorites like the Model Bar, Another’s Café and bowling alley, and later the BMI Bar. In 2012 the space was lovingly restored as the Silver Mill Restaurant, showcasing original brick walls, hardwood floors, and a stamped copper ceiling that still glow with mining era character today.
Now, this historic McLeod Building begins a new chapter as Zia's, where guests can enjoy modern food and drink in one of Philipsburg’s most storied spaces.
Owner
Marilyn D'Angelo
Meet Marilyn, the owner here at Zia's.
With a deep-rooted passion for Italian-American cuisine, Marilyn brings a wealth of experience and creativity to her restaurant. Our menu is inspired by Marilyn’s family traditions and the regional recipes that she loves and loves to share. Her dedication to preparing the perfect Italian-American dishes and a fantastic overall experience at Zia's is what sets us apart.
She invites you to enjoy her favorite flavors found in the sandwiches, salads, appetizers and entrees that we make fresh each day.
Executive Chef
Arlee Myers
Born and raised in State College, Pennsylvania, Chef Arlee has spent nearly 20 years in the kitchen—sharpening his skills in both casual comfort food and elevated fine-dining environments, including extensive catering experience. In 2017 he made his way west and has been part of Philipsburg’s community ever since.
With this new venture, he’s excited to offer familiar favorites made with care, along with fun seasonal specials and a touch of Italian inspiration. Chef Arlee believes great food doesn’t need to be complicated; just fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a welcoming place to enjoy it.