Regino's Italian Restaurant

This place is great! It's been here a while so don't expect modern contemporary, but the menu is large, the portions are large, the food is excellent, and endless bread(!). The prices might seem high at first but you WILL have leftovers. My single meal ended up being three, so each sitting was about the cost of going to McDonalds, but authentic Italian. There's a bar. Also, one of the waitresses has been here for like 40 years and the owner thanks you for coming as you're on your way out the door. I promise you'll be full.

Wife here, and I'm still raving about my incredible experience at this hidden gem! I was lucky enough to be invited by a close friend, and from the moment we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat. The food was truly phenomenal - authentic Italian cuisine that's clearly made with love. The chicken Alfredo was phenomenal! I also enjoyed the cozy, family-owned atmosphere. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone looking for a genuine Italian experience.

Old school Italian place on Little Creek. When I knew I was coming to the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area to see some old Navy buddies, I Googled for great pizza places in the area, as that is my favorite food. Regino’s got on my radar and I bookmarked it. I went in today just after they opened. There were already customers at two tables. The friendly waitress greeted me and told me to find a table. I sat and she brought me a menu and I asked and received an ice water. I had already perused the menu the night before on Google Maps so I knew what I wanted. I ordered a 16” sausage, mushroom, & pepperoni. The pizza came to my table pretty darn quick and it was a thing of beauty. I just sat there admiring it for a few minutes. I was only able to eat three slices, and it was pizza perfection. Everything that I thought it would be. The cheese, crust, and ingredients were first rate. If I lived in the area, this would be a weekly stop for me. I will miss it when I fly back home to Thailand next week.

I ordered the small calamari and I was very pleased with the portion size as well as the extra lemon wedges and the huge amount of sauce they gave me and it came with a roasted loaf of bread however, I wish they would have freed the calamari a little bit better so that it would have been crispier and the breading wouldn't have fallen off so easily. The portion size was appropriate for the price I paid for the food so I was extremely pleased with that as well as the friendliness of the employees

Pretty tasty😋 If you are looking for a family restaurant this is the place. Service was a a little slow but the food was worth the wait. The portions are generous, but they should be at the price charged. You should go with someone and split the dish. Then it’s priced perfectly.

Perfect stop after Norfolk Botanical Garden – a memorable lunch at Regino’s We stopped in for lunch at Regino’s right at noon after a lovely stroll through the nearby Norfolk Botanical Garden. It was the perfect location for a quick yet meaningful visit. It was our first time dining here, and we were warmly welcomed and quickly seated by the gracious host. The restaurant is quaint and cozy, filled with classic charm—family photos, local newspaper articles, and vintage details that reflect its deep roots in the community. We were celebrating my mother-in-law’s birthday, and the staff made it feel special from the start. The menu featured authentic Italian fare. After a short wait, we enjoyed fresh seafood pasta and a delicious pizza served on a tall stand. The flavors were outstanding. Warm bread with complementary butter was brought to the table, and we shared a glass of Cabernet with our meal. To top it off, the restaurant surprised us with a beautiful platter of cannolis drizzled with chocolate sauce—a perfect birthday treat and a sweet ending to a memorable meal. Regino’s is a hidden gem, and we’re already looking forward to coming back.

I go to Norfolk at least once annual.. This place is a must go, every single time. The food is delicious, the service is impeccable. The I ky reason this post doesn't have pictures is I've gotten so accustomed to their quality. As soon as it's in front of me, I'm shoveling it down. It's a little gem.. Just go, thank me later.

I've got nothing negative to say here. The food is absolutely delicious as well as homemade. The prices are great and realisticly awesome when you see how much food you get. My Grandson suggested eating here tonight and he was overjoyed when we sat down to eat. Their homemade bread is amazing!!! Do try their Italian food, you won't regret it.

This restaurant is great! If you haven't eaten there yet, do yourself a favor. I went with a group of women and I trusted the Italian American woman who selected this location. The Yelp pictures were not very interesting to me so if it hadn't been for my friend's recommendation I might not have gone there. The outside is very unimpressive! The inside could definitely use a face lift. BUT the food is absolutely excellent, the service is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. Not only is the food super good the portions are huge!!! I'm not a big portion person but it totally justifies the price. Every one of the 9 persons in my group absolutely loved their dinner. Now, it is very difficult to completely please that many women. Everyone in the group was happily overwhelmed by the taste of the food and the size of the portions. Very simply - WE LOVED IT!!!!! I can't wait to go back!!!! I planned to take a picture of some of the plates. However, I became so wrapped up in my own that I forgot. Sorry! However, I did take a picture of the menu.

Regino's is set up like a lot of the Americanized italian joints out there. If you dig that stuff, I'd say Regino's tastes decent compared to some of the similar places I've been to. But we've definitely had better, more authentic italian food overall. Their portions however were enormous. I got the chicken cacciatore and it was massive. The single cacciatore would have easily fed 3 people. So we definitely had plenty of leftovers. The staff were super friendly but we ended up waiting for a really really long time for our food. So much so that the people who arrived much later than us ended up getting served first. For the food being okay, it wasn't really worth the wait.

I'm not a fan of franchise restaurants due to their tendency to seek consistency over quality. Reginos is exactly what I'm looking for... Great quality ingredients in a funky and unique setting with that personal touch you only get in a family run business. The pizza is amazing.. basically their dough/crust is what sets it apart from most establishments but the homemade sausage and New York style sauce launch their pie into the stratosphere. I'd go just for the pizza, but everything on the menu is delicious. I had the linguine with white clam sauce (which I use as a measure of all Italian restaurants) and it was just so good. Luckily my family ordered pizza so I managed to experience all the best! The service was super as well. Our waitress was attentive and fun and managed our large group smoothly. We'll definitely be back...

First time I've been in nearly fifteen years. The pizza is still great and so is the service.

Regino's is the best pizza around ! I used to eat there when they were at Wards corner! I rediscovered them recently and will always get my pizza there on Little Creek Rd as long as I breathe! The best hands down ,and zI am a New Yorker !!!!!!YUMMMMMM

Great food and service. the portions is what sold me. the food quality is awesome, but with large portions makes it even more special. also BEST Pizzas especially when it is made from scratch. it has been that way for generations. Try it you won't be disappointed.

The portion size is enormous, you can have all the bread and butter you want, and the food was delicious. The chicken parm was one of the best I've had in Norfolk.

Love the pepperoni pizza and bread : j Fresh salads Biggest Greek salad Good chicken parmesan and the servers are nice.

Way too much garlic......prices are way too high for such poor food quality,,,,,sons have destroyed this place.

It's been few years since i've been here I'm sure I've left a review. I came here for the Veal gravy mashed potatoes and greek salad. I'm from the New York they area famous diner food italian restaurants. I don't not sure what happened but the veal patty could not call it a chop came straight from a freezer bag the gravy straight out of a can mashed potatoes no flavor salt. Sautéed spinach taste bitter the garlic must have been burned. I told the waitress she said nothing.

It's been several years since I wrote a review, but we have never stopped going here. There is NOTHING I love more than a locally owned place that makes everything fresh. And Regino's never disappoints. We supported them all through the pandemic shut down ordering takeout (which we had never done before from this restaurant), and they were on point the entire time. No loss of quality or service. That was highly appreciated! Since things have opened up we've eaten in several times to our delight, but tonight decided to order takeout again (didn't feel like going out). Once again Regino's delivered the awesomeness. We started with a tomato and mozzarella salad. They make their own Moz - need I say more? As always, full of flavor. It does come on a bed of romaine with black olives and peppers, none of which is needed. I did throw a little more balsamic on it at home, but nevertheless wonderful. I got the lasagna - OH my! Fresh made pasta, homemade sauce, sausage (that I am pretty positive they make in house) and that lovely tomato sauce. It was such a big portion (like all of their entrees are), that I am having the rest for lunch tomorrow. Hubby was in the mood for pizza, so we got a medium with extra cheese. As always yummy. This is not a textbook NY style, but that's ok. The crust is always amazing, cooked to perfection and the sauce is SO good! If you are in the area - GO here! You will not be disappointed with the food or the portions (come hungry). Support local.

My niece brought me here for quality time. We had a wonderful server and spectacular food. We had leftovers to take home. We had a good time here!

Service is good and prices are fair. Its a nice personable joint but needs an upgrade. Although the portions are huge, some of the dishes are a hit and miss. One dish was watery and another had cheese way too rubbery. Its garlic overload so not really Italian tasting. On a good note, the calamari was good.

This place is good!! We came for valentine's day and waited about 15-20 minutes for a table, not bad at all. The calamari was cooked perfectly, crispy but not overcooked. I ordered chicken parm with spaghetti and it came out amazing! I would've liked to taste a little crunch but with all that sauce i didn't. However, the cheese was crispy on the edges and overall a great dish. My husband had the 2 pork chops (fried) and they were HUGE!! On the way out, we got to see a fresh, pepperoni pizza & it looked delicious! The crust looked nice and fluffy, not too thick/thin and i can't wait to try that next time!

The food is great. The portions are enormous. I live in Indianapolis, and visit my kids here in town. Regina's is my favorite place in both here and indianapolis. Indianapolis has some great Italian restaurants, but none are as good as Reginos. Ginny is my favorite server of all time, and Rowena makes a great Manhattan. I recommend this place very highly.

I have passed this restaurant many times over the years. Decided to give it a try today and was pleasantly surprised. When you first walk in, you get the sense that this is a family owned place. It is very relaxed. That being said, the prices are a bit steep, but they make it worth the price. They don't try to go fancy with their food selection and that is a good thing. My manicotti was huge and tasty. My partners "small" chicken Alfredo was enjoyed by him. Overall, I am happy with my experience and plan to return to try their pizza.

Excellent food. Lasagna was a little light on the noodles but other than that it tasted great is spaghetti and meatballs were very good.

Normally love it and everything for over 40 years--but must of been someone new in the kitchen Pasta with whole sausage had NO SAUSAGE just tomato sauce --was supposed to at least have meat sauce and the -small chicken parmigiana had Three (3) bites of chicken masked with lots of lain tomato sauce and little cheese --dinner was a nightmare and ruined--they said they would give me one free dinner on their books--truly was crying For future make sure owner supervises your order

Meatballs were hard, sausage was boiled and canned mushrooms in the chef special. The bread was good so they get a three

My Alfredo linguine with shrimp, scallops, and chicken was incredibly good. The service was impeccable. If you ever go here, which I hope you do, ask for Sheri she gives amazing service.

I wanted to take my siblings out for dinner on Friday evening, and they really wanted Alfredo. I did some searching on Yelp and decided upon Regino's. To sum it up frankly, the food was just great. The service was very disappointing. To start, our waitress was rude. My brother and sister agreed it wasn't just me. We were one of the only tables seated in the restaurant and it was 5pm, not close to close or anything. Taking our orders, she had a bad attitude. I asked for cheesy garlic bread and mozzarella sticks for us to start with, then ordered my entrée of Shrimp Scampi. She was writing for a good 10 seconds and my brother started to order and she put her palm out in front of him motioning to stop talking and said "hold on," without even looking at him. Then, she asked me what pasta I wanted with it. I didn't realize I had to choose, which isn't a problem, the way she cut him off was just not very nice. Then (this was really odd to me), upon realizing we finished our complimentary bread (delicious, by the way, freshly baked, warm and soft on the inside with a nice crust on the outside), she asked if we wanted more. We said yes, and she met us with "But you just ordered garlic bread. You still want more bread?" Huh?! She offered. Also, drinks were $4 and she didn't really offer refills except for once. Anyway, I could probably go on and on, but I should just talk about the food now. We wanted ranch for our cheesy bread and mozzarella sticks, which we asked for (not without being met with a surprised stare), and it was never brought to us. However, both appetizers came out after about 20 minutes and were simply delicious with the marinara sauce served. It all tasted homemade. The cheesy bread was more of that fresh baked bread, topped with bubbling cheese and real garlic. The mozzarella sticks were perfect. The breading was seasoned wonderfully and the cheese was how it supposed to be, gooey and hot. Notice the photo of my sister doing a "cheese pull". The entrées came after about 30 minutes. Both my brother and sister got chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. My brother finished his entire serving. He said it was "bussin". My sister could not finish her portion and took the rest home ("I ate too much appetizers") , but she said it was really good. I had a bite and the sauce was so rich and creamy. With the red pepper flakes available to us at the table, even better. Probably some of the best Alfredo I've tried. My shrimp scampi with angel hair was good. I received a good amount of shrimp to the amount of pasta there was. I really enjoyed the sauce, I love onions and there were lots of those in butter and lemon. It was very lemony in some spots, even though i took out the lemon slices cooked with it, but I still enjoyed it overall with more of that delicious complimentary bread and real butter. Sadly, we didn't have more room for dessert. So... Overall, I'm conflicted here. The food was spot-on for us. There seem to be many regulars here, for good reason, the food is just amazing. I feel a little bad posting a 3-star review, but good service is definitely important, and we felt we didn't get that. As I said, I could continue about everything she did that irked us, but I think I summed it up illustrating her attitude in those 3 scenarios. I still tipped, I almost always do, just because of my personal belief that everyone deserves to make a living with their job. But I don't know... This place has been going for years and years without any issue and maintaining a good rating, so maybe she was just having an off day or something. I will give Regino's another chance sometime.

This place is absolutely amazing! If I could eat it everyday I would. My favorite is the Alfredo. It's to die for. The staff is great and the restaurant itself is so cozy.

Regino's is a gem to the community! Absolutely delicious every time! Huge portions so be prepared to take some home. Highly recommend

I hadn't been in a couple of years and once again, it did not disappoint. The food was incredible and the service was great.

This place is great for what it is. I like the atmosphere and our waitress was great. The only reason it didn't get five stars was the price of soda was $4 each. When I got the bill I thought there was a mistake lol. I'll go back but stick with water next time.

Great food at Regino's! Such amazing entrees with large portions. I would highly recommend Regino's!

Portions are huge and staff is very friendly. The lasagna could easily feed 3 people.

This place was recommended by My honey for his birthday date night. I wanted to take him to The Porch off Shore drive,, but I definitely appreciate him, suggesting his favorite spot. The fried seafood platter was more than enough to eat there , at home and share the leftovers The service was wonderful the atmosphere was friendly thank you. I actually thought it was the owner that came and sat down with us, but it was hostess, and she made the night even better. I will recommend for just a bite celebration. Anything of that nature I will be returning. maybe for my birthday.

Who doesn't like old school, slightly salty but extremely competent service with tastes like someone's grandma is in the kitchen food? I was a bit skeptical, but the portions were huge and the food was comforting. The bread was fresh and warm and my lasagna hit the spot. Is this the best Italian I've ever had? Of course not! But sometimes you just want something simple and straightforward with huge portions in a comfy cozy setting. Our waitress talked/bullied my husband into trying the spinach soup that she referred to as Greek penicillin since he was a bit under the weather and made the mistake of telling her he was "not hungry," and he ended up regaining some appetite and loving it.

What a comfy, cozy, delightful spot to get some Italian! The Alfredo was INCREDIBLE! And I'd eat the warm basket of bread they bring you all day and all week of only my waistline would let me. Haha. Service is always sweet.

Everything is great. Large portions of everything. Best greek salad, Friendly service. I go often.

Absolutely delicious . Great service and food. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Pizza and Clams linguine are my absolute favorites, but keep in mind huge portions.

It's been far to long since I've been here. I believe yesterdays meal is my first from Regino's in close to 5 years. Certainly my first since moving to Chesapeake in 2016. I got together with some friends out in Norfolk yesterday and we decided to do some carry out. We ordered an extra large pepperoni pizza and a salad. OMG what an incredible pizza and by far my favorite in Norfolk, or better yet Coastal Virginia (or whatever we're calling it this week (aka Tidewater or Hampton Roads)). There's a lot of good pizza in Norfolk but nothing comes close to Regino's pie. As always, fresh dough, fresh cheese and the gorgeous curled up into little bowls crispy pepperoni. This pizza is such and incredible treat. I managed to eat 3 slices. Believe me if you can eat 3 you're a champ. This is a heavy pie, without being a pan pizza or anything like that, and quite filling. I only wish I had a cold piece to eat for lunch today. Now that the world is opening back up, I certainly need to visit again soon. Any easy 5 stars.

That's Italian Sooo.good Been eating here early 60's Don't miss out on great dishes and large portions.

Reginos has been a mainstay of the Norfolk restaurant scene for decades. The food portions are huge and delicious and the pizza is the best in Tidewater.

Typing this as I eat lol they have great food! I had the fried ravioli, garlic bread with cheese, and the chocolate cannoli. Ordered to-go, about a 20 min wait. I would def come back to try the pastas, I just didn't want to order too much haha.

We were looking for a place to eat near the airport before our flight. What a find. Regina's is in an old Pizza Hut... yes, there is an old pay phone still on the wall. You feel like you're in an old Pizza Hut but everything after that changed. The "small" Greek salad serves 4 and is huge. The large feeds 10! It had massive pieces of cheese, cucumber, tomato, egg, olives, salami, and more. We got a large pepperoni and bacon pizza. Soooo good! Huge/thick pepperoni abs real bacon. Our server was so kind abs attentive. If we lived in Norfolk this would be our "go to" pizza place! Don't miss it.

Okay.. this place is such a gem!!! I was so impressed by the service of this cute place. They were so kind to my kids and even brought them each a brand new toy to keep them entertained while we were dining and then we took them home with us as well. The food was so so yummy. The ranch dressing was some of the best I've had and the house salad did not disappoint to accompany my yummy ravioli. Very reasonably priced. I was able to feed me and my two kids with one meal by adding pasta to my ravioli. The staff was amazing and I would definitely be back the next time I am in VA

I have been going to Regino's since they were located at Wards Corner. Their Italian dishes and pizzas are outstanding. Highly recommend garlic cheese bread, clams and linguine in white sauce and any pizza they make. Their waitresses are also outstanding.

I love the meatballs! I just get the appetizer, not the pasta dish. They're so good that I forget how much they cost. I get them every time so I don't have much other experience with their menu. I have tried the pizza, garlic bread and Greek salad and it's all been so delish But did I mention the meatballs?

My wife and I have been there several times in recent months, excellent food, friendly and experienced staff. Will go again soon. Rusty and Jan

I've been going to Regino's since ... the sixties when they were at Wards Corner! I'm never disappointed! If I were to give their pizza a one bite rating ... bear in mind I've had Lucali's and Sally's! A bit too much flop to put it in the 9s, but we're in Virginia and I have yet to have better!

WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND WONDERFUL FOOD. Don't let the appearance fool you, it's a little dated but if you give it a chance like we did you will not regret it . The food tastes very authentic, and very fresh. The staff was extremely nice and conversational. We ordered the chicken parm, it was very tender and fried nicely. wasn't over cooked. the sauce was to die for, my husband loved it. We also ordered the 12 in pizza which was a nice size . It had old fashioned pepperoni on it which were so tasty and different. We really loved it, much better then any other pizza place we have tried around here honestly. Oh also the staff was so nice they gave our son some toys, looked like they might keep them in the restaurant for when kids come to give them a free new toy. super sweet. Not sure if they always do that but for our experience it was truly wonderful. HIDDEN GEM.! :)

I'm going to be brutally honest here, and I hope the owners read this and make some changes. 1. The food is way overpriced. A pizza in a restaurant that needs a deep cleaning and interior update should not cost upwards of $30. The pricing is not competitive for the area and the pasta served with entrees comes from a box. It's not fresh, meaning it costs pennies and very little time to make, yet mine was over cooked and mushy instead of a nice Al dente. I can make a better spaghetti at home with store bought sauce and I'm not saying that to be mean, it's just honest. You guys need to do something different. Boxed mushy pasta and $30 pizzas aren't cool. 2. $4 for a drink on top of the overpriced entree. Want fries with a $13 sub? That's $5 extra. So for a drink, a sandwich, some fries, taxes and a tip I'm out about $25- if I leave a light tip. 3. Unfortunately, this is one of those spots I'm forced to semi-frequent, so I'm very familiar with the menu and the food-- I've tried something from just about every category and never once thought it was worth the price. Not once. Not the eggplant parm, not the chicken parm, not the insanely overpriced Vesuvius pizza, not the iceberg lettuce salads with cheap cold cuts, not the appetizers that cost as much as an entree... I like the bread. I'd say I like the diet soda, but the last time I saw my bill I didn't think that was worth $4 either. 4. If I'm going to spend this high-end restaurant type of money in a night out, I want a high-end experience-- and you don't offer that to customers. The restaurant itself is always dirty. There's knick knacks and clutter everywhere that serve as a resting place for dust and dirt, old family pictures which are a little creepy, light fixtures over tables that look like the last time they were cleaned was never, the horrible fake green plant thing right at the entrance. It's not a good thing that the last time this place was updated was the seventies-- it's gross, and with the prices this place charges for it's food some of that should've went into the dining area for the customers. 5. Get more help. The nice elderly lady who is always the server is nice, but she's one person and doesn't do an outstanding job of remembering to get things people ask for, particularly since she doesn't write much down. 6. If I could recommend you guys to a restaurant improvement show, I really would and I don't mean that in a rude way at all. If this place would modernize the food and the restaurant and get out of 1970 with 2030 pricing, it wouldn't be bad. From now on though, all I'm ordering when the one weirdo in my life who actually likes this place drags me here is a glass of water.

Pizzas are mouth watering good. Pickup service is excellent. The atmosphere is inviting.

Food was mediocre because my manicotti was very watery and not cooked through however the portions were big!

I understand that employees are working hard during COVID. Sadly, this restaraunt has a lot more than COVID to worry about. First, I will start by saying you can tell that a LOT OF LOVE goes into their food and preparation. An area for improvement is EFFICIENCY in MOBILE SERVICE AND ORDERING. They are ATTEMPTING to be as efficient as possible maintaining "in house" dining, while JUGGLING call-ins AND mobile ordering! HOW can they improve? Well first of all, the DESIGN of the restaraunt is not conducive to EXPEDITING and Quality Checks. There is a 1985 something Ivy/Rose Trellis that several staff seem to be wrestling with to see tickets. While this certainly offers "old world charm" in someone's opinion, it's not good to have it on the line where food is being wrapped and expedited. The Manager is having to "micro-manage" every aspect of what is being done. SUGGESTION - ON WEEKENDS ESPECIALLY!!! Get a DEDICATED Staff to handle mobile/call in orders. Most restaraunts funnel all call in and mobile traffic through a Bartender. Your problem is EVERYONE is trying to do EVERYTHING.... And you're getting in your own way!!! (This is a MANAGER PROBLEM... not a front line employee issue. The dedication and passion is there. Needs some major refinement! Best of luck in getting it tightened up, please join us with that nostalgic Italian Cuisine in 2021!

Beautiful interior, amazing food. Apps and pizza good as a mug! 10/10. Great service!

I continue to love this mom and pop's Italian restaurant. The staff is great and the food is delicious. Plan on taking home leftovers. They do not skimp when it comes to servings.