The story
Boston’s Regina Pizzeria has been holding court at 11½ Thacher Street since 1926, making it the city’s original pizzeria. Nestled in the heart of the North End, this brick-oven institution draws a steady stream of locals and visitors alike. Creator Only Scrans, during a 24-hour food crawl, praised the pies for their “amazing char and personality,” capturing the essence of what makes this spot enduringly popular.
The menu, as sampled in that same visit, earned unanimous approval for the Cheese, Pepperoni, and Supreme pizzas—each built with that signature brick-oven char. The setting leans traditional and buzzy, with counter seating and a historic, Instagrammable feel. It’s a local-spot-that’s-also-a-destination, serving up personality with every slice.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Scrans raves about the thin, classic cheese pizza, calling it a perfect slice. Overall, reviewers find Regina Pizzeria delivers timeless, no-frills Boston charm in every bite.
“Thin, blistered, a little charred with that uneven crust that actually looks alive. Not one of these perfect dead circles that tastes like it was designed in a meeting. This has proper oven personality. Zero flop. The bottom has been cooked right on the brick. That is some next level pizza. As close to a perfect cheese pizza as you're going to get.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Regina Pizzeria. Most active: Only Scrans
Boston's original pizzeria since 1926, serving brick oven pizzas with amazing char and personality in the heart of the North End.
Dishes mentioned
Cheese Pizza
Thin, blistered, a little charred with that uneven crust that actually looks alive. Not one of these perfect dead circles that tastes like it was designed in a meeting. This has proper oven personality. Zero flop. The bottom has been cooked right on the brick. That is some next level pizza. As close to a perfect cheese pizza as you're going to get.
Pepperoni Pizza
Add a few chili flakes, add a bit of oregano, add a bit of palm, and then try the pepperoni slice. Oh my god. I am head over heels in love with Regina Pizzeria.
Supreme Pizza
It's so good. The green pepper is amazing, but it's the tomatoes and then the sausage is an olive. This is the best pizza I've ever had.
