They’ve been rolling it out on Thatcher Street in the North End since 1926. People still line up outside the door of this popular spot for a taste of their world famous pizza. But don’t ask for much more than that, because that’s mostly all they have. And why not? Don’t mess with success.

Walking the streets of Boston’s historic North End you will see many restaurants that have been there for generations. But if you ever wondered, what the oldest restauarnt in the North End is, here’s your answer: Regina Pizzeria. According to an article in boston.com, The North End Historical Society’s Tom Damigella said the spot opened in 1926 as a pizza parlor. Not much has changed since then including the German oven they’ve been using since first opening their doors. Here, it’s all about the pizza, which is why you won’t find many other items. They did finally add salads and a few other items over recent years.

A spokesperson for Regina Pizzeria, Stuart Thompson, relayed, “the recipe for the thin crust has been passed down over the years, and its flavor comes from the fact that the restaurant ages the dough. The small brick building even has the same booth configuration as when they first opened. In fact, as Thompson explained, “If you walk into Regina right now, that operation is going to be about as similar to something you would have seen in 1926 as possible.” Nearly 100 years strong, Regina Pizzeria is still a popular go-to restaurant in Boston.

 

Boston's Top Ten Highest Rated Restaurants From Open Table

  • Piccolo Nido

    257 North St. Boston

    *****

    Italian food in the North End

    Piccolo Nido | Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Venue Report

    The Lowdown Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido's dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes.

     

  • Brassica Kitchen

    3710 Washington St. Jamaica Plain

    *****

    French restaurant

    Brassica Kitchen + Cafe

    Brassica Kitchen + Café was founded by the Whisk pop-up team, bringing creative and comfortable cuisine to Forest Hills. By day we are Brassica Cafe, serving good coffee, made from scratch pastries & sandwiches. Evenings Wednesday - Sunday we are Brassica Kitchen, fermentation forward food & drink with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.

  • Krasi Meze and Wine

    48 Gloucester St. Boston

    *****

    Greek restaurant in the Back Bay

    Krasi - Meze & Wine - Boston, MA

    Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi means wine, literally. Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It's about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends. Krasi is Greek, differently.

  • Offsuit

    5 Utica St. Boston

    *****

    Speakeasy in the Leather District

    OFFSUIT

    Offsuit is located at 5 Utica St. in Boston's Leather District.

  • Shy Bird

    12 Old Colony Ave. South Boston

    *****

    American

  • Vee Vee

    763 Centre St. Jamaica Plain

    *****

    American

    Vee Vee

    Vee Vee is a 35-seat neighborhood restaurant opened in 2008 by Dan and Kristen Valachovic (Mr. and Mrs. Vee). We serve creative American fare along with craft beers and artisan wines. We strive to source our meat, seafood, produce, beer and wine from small and/or local producers that employ sustainable practices.

  • Yellow Door Taqueria

    2297 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester

    *****

    Mexican in Lower Mills

     

  • Mamma Maria

    43 North Square, Boston

    *****

    Italian in the North End

    Mamma Maria Boston | Italian Restaurant in Boston, MA

    Main content starts here, tab to start navigating Four Diamond Award of Excellence by AAA, 2022 Slide 1 of 5 Boston's Best Neighborhood Restaurants - 2021 Slide 2 of 5 Best 20 Restaurants in Boston's North End - Boston Magazine Slide 3 of 5 Most Romantic Restaurant in Boston, 100

  • Prairie Fire

    242 Harvard St. Brookline

    *****

    American

     

  • West End Johnnie's

    138 Portland St. Boston

    *****

    Contemporary American, casual near the TD Garden and Faneuil Hall

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