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Regina Pizzeria

Name: Regina Pizzeria
Address: 11 1/2 Thacher St, Boston, MA, 02113, US
Price range: $$

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Regina Pizzeria is one of the best pizza restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Regina Pizzeria's North End location has been operating out of the same brick oven, which makes it less a restaurant than a fixed point in Boston's culinary geography.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Regina Pizzeria's North End location has been operating out of the same brick oven, which makes it less a restaurant than a fixed point in Boston's culinary geography. The line that routinely forms down Thacher Street is not a social media phenomenon — it's a decades-old habit, the city's collective acknowledgment that this cramped, cash-only room functions as the informal standard against which every other Boston pizza gets quietly judged. The space is small, the vibe is gruff in that particular Boston way, and by all accounts it has no interest in modernizing, which is precisely what its regulars are paying for. The menu centers on pizza, and that's where the conversation begins and ends. Regina is known for a thin crust with real structural integrity — reportedly a product of that old oven's sustained heat — paired with a tangy house tomato sauce applied without excess. The pepperoni is the crowd default, consistently cited as the baseline order, while the Giambotta — sausage, peppers, and mushrooms — is the pick for anyone who wants more going on. Diners also regularly mention the garlic pizza and the house red as straightforward, no-argument companions to either pie. Nothing here is trying to surprise you, which is the whole point. A few things worth knowing before you go: cash only, lines peak in the evening, and the franchise outposts around the city are a different conversation entirely — if the original North End room is the point, then the original North End room is where you need to be. Come with patience, skip the card, and order a Giambotta or a pepperoni. That's the research-backed play.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Based on 7209 reviews

Best for

date night and cocktail

Price and pace

Moderate spend

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Boston · 11 1/2 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Price

Moderate spend

Google rating

9.2 from 7,209 reviews

Address

Boston | 11 1/2 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

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“Regina Pizzeria belongs in this pizza guide because the catalogue classifies it as Pizza, and documented menu highlights include Pepperoni pizza and Giambotta pizza. Its city location at price tier 2 of 4 adds a distinct use case without relying on a duplicate chain listing.”

Dish highlight

Pepperoni pizza

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What to order

Signature dishes at Regina Pizzeria

Pepperoni pizza

Giambotta pizza

House red

Garlic pizza

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What makes Regina Pizzeria worth the move

Regina Pizzeria looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pepperoni pizza and Giambotta pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,209 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 7,209 Google reviews

Best for

date night and cocktail

Style

Pizza in Boston

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

cocktail date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 7,209 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Pepperoni pizza, Giambotta pizza, House red

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9.2 from 7,209 reviews

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For now, Regina Pizzeria holds a 9.2 rating across 7,209 Google reviews.

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Address: 11 1/2 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (7,209 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Regina Pizzeria serve?

Regina Pizzeria is a Pizza restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Regina Pizzeria's North End location has been operating out of the same brick oven, which makes it less a restaurant than a fixed point in Boston's culinary geography.

What is Regina Pizzeria best for?

Regina Pizzeria is best for cocktail, date night. Regina Pizzeria looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pepperoni pizza and Giambotta pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,209 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Regina Pizzeria?

Regina Pizzeria is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 7,209 reviews

What should I order at Regina Pizzeria?

Start with Pepperoni pizza, Giambotta pizza, House red and Garlic pizza. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Regina Pizzeria worth visiting?

Regina Pizzeria holds a 9.2 Google rating from 7,209 reviews. Regina Pizzeria looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pepperoni pizza and Giambotta pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,209 Google reviews.

Where is Regina Pizzeria located?

Regina Pizzeria is located at 11 1/2 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Regina Pizzeria good for a date night?

Yes — Regina Pizzeria is tagged for date night dining. Regina Pizzeria looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pepperoni pizza and Giambotta pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,209 Google reviews.

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