Regina's Grocery
Chinatown-Two Bridges, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Regina's Grocery is worth using as an easy Lower East Side daytime stop, not as a formal meal to plan the day around. Go solo or as a pair when convenience matters; cross-shop Scarr's Pizza for a more obvious group crowd-pleaser, Dimes for a café-restaurant feel, and Cervo's for a higher-spend dinner plan.
About Regina's Grocery
Is Regina's Grocery worth planning around in New York City? It can be, if the goal is a casual stop during its posted daytime hours rather than a plan that depends on specifics such as menu, seating, or booking policy. The practical information is simple: Regina's Grocery is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is listed as open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Use it as a planning note rather than a full dining brief. Do not assume a specific service format, menu, seating setup, price point, or booking policy. If timing matters, plan around the daily 10 AM–6 PM schedule and check the venue's official channels before going.
A daytime New York City option to plan carefully
Regina's Grocery is best treated as a New York City stop to consider during the day, given its hours. The casual dress code keeps the planning low-pressure, but for groups, long meals, quick visits, or a particular dining format, check directly before planning around those needs.
If you are comparing options, keep the comparison practical rather than assuming similarities. Scarr's Pizza is another New York City option to consider, while Regina's Grocery should be evaluated on its own practical details: city, hours, and casual dress code.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Regina's Grocery if its daily 10 AM–6 PM hours fit your New York City plans and you are comfortable confirming any further details directly. Cross-shop Dimes, Cervo's, or The Fat Radish if you are weighing other named options in the city.
The planning case is simple: do not over-engineer it from unclear assumptions. Treat the daily hours as the main practical anchor, keep expectations flexible, and check current details before making a special trip. For broader planning, use our full New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 27 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- reginasgrocery.com
- Phone
- +1 917 261 5792
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Regina’s Grocery leans into Orchard Street’s layered past, presenting an Italian‑American grocery vernacular that reads as authentic rather than performative. The counter format, shelved provisions and pressed sandwiches evoke the Lower East Side’s tenement-era food culture, while a notably serious drinking program lifts the room beyond straightforward nostalgia. The result is a quietly charming, historically rooted spot: familiar to longer-term residents and appealing to visitors who appreciate a modest, readable setting with more rigorous beverages than the pared-back surroundings might suggest.
Best For
This is a neighborhood destination for casual solo lunches, quick shared sandwiches with friends and evening visits when wine is the point. The menu’s heavyweight sandwiches—Meatball Parm Hero and other pressed heroes—make it an excellent midday stop, while the ambition of the wine program makes the counter format equally worthwhile after hours. It’s particularly suited to people who want an unpretentious, intimate environment that pairs old‑school grocery charm with a more thoughtful, bottle‑forward drinking experience.
Ordering Tips
Order at the grocery counter and lean into the signature sandwiches—Meatball Parm Hero, Uncle Jimmy, Cousin Cristina and The Ricky are the explicit standouts. Given the venue’s emphasis on its wine program, plan to pair a sandwich with a bottle or glass from the list rather than treating it solely as a sandwich shop. Expect informal, counter-style service and come prepared for a straightforward, food-focused experience that rewards tasting wines alongside classic Italian‑American fare.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate vintage Italian-American deli with family photos on walls, authentic Italian sundries lining shelves, and a balance of old-world charm with subtle aughts hipster touches; warm, welcoming, and nostalgic lighting throughout.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Meatball Parm Hero
- Uncle Jimmy
- Cousin Cristina
- The Ricky
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 27 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Fat Radish, Notable alternative
- Scarr's Pizza, Pizzeria, Pizzeria
- Scarr's Pizza, Pizzeria, Pizzeria
- Dimes, Asian Fusion, Asian Fusion
- Cervo's, Seafood, Spanish, $$$
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Regina's Grocery is the easiest choice when the plan is small, casual, and daytime-focused. Compared with Scarr's Pizza, it is less of a group crowd-pleaser; Scarr's is the safer call when pizza solves the table and nobody wants to think too hard.
Dimes is the better cross-shop for a café-restaurant feel, especially when the meal needs a clearer sit-down rhythm. Cervo's sits in a different lane: seafood, Spanish, and $$$, so choose it when dinner atmosphere and spend are part of the point.
The Fat Radish is the more relevant comparison for readers who want a restaurant-shaped Lower East Side plan rather than a quick stop. For value and ease, Regina's Grocery makes sense; for a meal with more structure, cross-shop first.
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Compare Regina's Grocery
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina's Grocery | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| The Fat Radish | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Scarr's Pizza | New York City | Pizzeria | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1072025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #342024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #332023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked · #20 |
| Scarr's Pizza | Manhattan | Pizzeria | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1072025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #342024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #332023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked · #20 |
| Dimes | New York City | Asian Fusion | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5612024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #548 |
| Cervo’s | New York City | Seafood, Spanish | $$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1942025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4832024 Michelin Bib Gourmand2023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Regina's Grocery good for solo dining?
Regina's Grocery is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. For seating, service format, or party-size suitability, check directly before planning around those needs.
Is lunch or dinner better at Regina's Grocery?
The hours are 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Plan around those hours, and check current details directly for meal periods or menu format.
Can Regina's Grocery accommodate groups?
If group logistics, accommodations, or seating capacity matter, compare plans with other New York City options such as Dimes and confirm details directly before going.
What should a first-timer know about Regina's Grocery?
Treat Regina's Grocery as a casual New York City venue with daily hours of 10 AM to 6 PM. Check directly for menu, service format, and seating specifics.
