Regina Pizzeria

To say this place is bustling is an understatement. We were there when Little Italy was celebrating the something or other of St. Joseph and the entire area was cordoned off for the weekend long event. The streets were filled with vendors and activities. It looked like a great time. I don't know if this was the reason for super long line at Regina, but nonetheless, there was one.

The pizza was pretty good for an east coast pie. Can't hold a candle to Chicago pizza, tavern style, or deep dish, but it was tasty. Even though the place was nuts, our server was fantastic. Their assembly line of cranking out pizzas was pretty impressive. We sat right next to the kitchen. The walls are covered with (gotta be) thousands of police uniform shoulder patches from all over the country. I kid you not, the first one that caught my eye across the room turned out to be from the Lake County Sheriff in Illinois, right where I live. What are the chances?

It just doesn't get better than simple ingredients done right, served by friendly staff who love the place and the place has the cozy, warm feel of Nonna's living room and kitchen.

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting at the bar and chatting with Patrice (not easy because that young lady is busy and takes her job seriously but when she gets a moment she is warm smiles and pleasant conversation). Other staff we talked with had been there for over 35 years and that is love of your job.

Order yourself a beer, wine, water or private label soda and stick to the original pizzas that have made this place the long lasting gem it is. I suggest either cheese or my personal favorite, Margherita (which begs for an ice cold Peroni in my opinion)...give it a light drizzle of spicy oil and enjoy!

Don't forget to cheerfully tip and treat your wait staff, they are wonderful folks. Ciao!

Extremely busy place. Went there on Monday afternoon and there was a line up outside. Got table fairy quick.
I’m not a big fan of pizza but their pizzas are amazing. One of the best pizza I’ve ever had. Delicious. Fresh. Large portions.

Excellent pizza and a really cool retro vibe inside the shop. You can feel the history of the place inside and it’s always buzzing and busy there. Friendly Italian staff and the pizza is very good. The crust is a bit on the thicker side almost like a bread, not thin, but good quality and very fair price. They also accept credit card which is good.

Yes. Regina is a very very well known and reviewed pizza joint. The pizza was simply delicious. Margherita and a Rosemary Ham Bianco. The crust was chewy charred and just damn good. Not a "traditional" Margherita by appearance but the fresh basil was so refreshing and bright! Simple red sauce that announced my bite with a juicy yumminess. Now let's talk Bianco. Delicious. Sweet, ham, spinach and that beautiful basil! Fantastic service late in the service! Please, treat yourself to pizza you will remember.