Boston's original brick-oven pizzeria, running in the North End since 1926. The Thacher St original (skip the mall clones) turns out blistered, well-seasoned thin-crust pies in a cash-friendly, no-frills room. A real institution, and still very good.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 11am-9pm |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Haymarket (Orange/Green Line), ~5 min walk; North Station ~7 min |
| Time needed | 45-75 min |
| Best time to go | Early weeknight to beat the line at the original location |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.9/10- Value7.5
- iconic8.0
- Freshness9.3
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.0
Frequently asked questions
- Is Regina good for families or groups?
- It's fine for families and small groups, though the original room is cramped and can involve a wait. Larger groups may find it tight, arrive early to get seated together.
- Does Regina take reservations?
- The original North End location is walk-in only. Larger-party seating can be tight, so arriving early or off-peak is the best strategy. There's no reservation system for the Thacher St spot.
- What kind of pizza is it?
- Thin-crust, brick-oven pizza with a blistered, chewy crust and a well-seasoned sauce. It's a classic Boston-Italian style, not New York or Neapolitan, and it's cooked in a decades-seasoned oven that's part of the flavor.
- Is there a wait at Regina?
- Often, especially weekend evenings, since the original room is small and doesn't take reservations. Come early on a weeknight and the line is much shorter. The wait is usually worth it.
- Is the North End Regina the original?
- Yes, the Thacher St location has been open since 1926 and is the original. The many other 'Regina Pizzeria' spots in malls and food courts are franchises, they're not the same experience as the original brick-oven room.
- How do I get to Regina on the T?
- Take the Orange or Green Line to Haymarket and walk about five minutes into the North End; Thacher St is a small side street, so watch for the sign.
- What should I order at Regina?
- A classic cheese or a topped pie like the Giambotta (loaded with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions) shows off the crust. Pair it with a cold beer, it's a no-frills pizza-and-beer kind of place.
- Is it cash only?
- The original has historically leaned cash-friendly; cards are generally accepted now, but it's smart to carry some cash for the old-school North End spots just in case.
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