Regional is an Italian restaurant specializing in THE CUISINE OF THE MANY REGIONS OF Italy. Every single one of the 20 regions that comprise the Italian territory are represented with 1 or more recipes on our menu. We feature a wine list of about 50 all Italian wines(red white sparkling)and a full bar(seats 16) with a great small tapas menus. Other features are a great weekend brunch(anything from sandwiches to omelettes, burgers to pancakes). Our Chef PierLuigi Sacchetti has cooked in many hot spots in the city.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(53 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 53 reviews

5 stars

(14)

4 stars

(23)

3 stars

(11)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(3)

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(28)
fit for foodies(13)
great for brunch(9)

good for groups(8)
kid-friendly(7)
notable wine list(6)

Regional Reviews List

Review 1 for Regional

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Food

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Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Took my sons to Regional after a friend who lives locally recommended it. What a fabulous meal! Highly recommend the Strozzapreti Al Ragú Di Vitello (Emilia Romagna). So good we ordered an extra entree after we finished ours our meal and shared it between the three of us."

Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Regional

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious, friendly, worth the trip

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Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were 9 people for dinner, sat at the bar while we waited for our table, good martinis, good shirley temples and a funny friendly bartender. The seated us at the only big table way at the back which was kind of off putting as the restaurant wasn't that crowded but the friendly efficient wait staff and delicious food made us forget our pique. Will definitely return and recommend."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Regional

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Not worth it...

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Dined on 6/02/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Although the good was very good the service was terrible. There were several complaints about a specific waiter and the managers response was "If I speak to him the attitude will get worse, but he is a pain in the a..". Really? This is how you solve problems?"

Dined on 6/02/2013

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Review 4 for Regional

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice Italian

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Dined on 5/29/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice local find with dishes from various regions of Italy. Wed. night, bottles of house wines are half off--a decent chianti for $15.00! Pastas were good and the beef carpaccio was one of the freshest, best dressed versions I've ever had. Service was "off"--Long wait for waiter to take our dinner order and no offer of cocktails or a glass of wine until we asked for it when he took our dinner order. But all in all, I'll be going back!"

Dined on 5/29/2013

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Review 5 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/25/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"A cut above neighborhood Italian restaurants. Interesting menu, very good food. Pleasant service."

Dined on 5/25/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, kid-friendly

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Review 6 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

2nd Visit: Maybe Last

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Dined on 5/21/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Bad start: despite confirmed reservation, hostess had no table and actually moved another diner (who was disgruntled). Room is very noisy. We waited forever for a waiter & he forgot to deliver one of the drinks -- one of our party had to go to the bar to remind the bartender. OK, it's informal, but that was ridiculous. Food was mixed: beet salad featured canned beets (Really?) and limp supermarket mesclun. Linguine alle vongole was too long under the heat lamps. But melanzane alla parmigiana was excellent and the coffee panna cotta was sublime."

Dined on 5/21/2013

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Review 7 for Regional

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Exceedingly loud table

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Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We went to Regional on Saturday evening. In the front there was an exceedingly loud group of people ... screaming, clapping etc. The restaurant has no wall coverings to dampen the sound.

The noise was painful, and everyone else in the restaurant was greatly disturbed, yet the staff chose to do nothing about it, despite numerous complaints. So 12 people ruined the experience of everyone else.

When we complained, the manager simply grimaced and agreed, but didn't speak to the table. Even rude people can quiet down if asked; Regional chose to give them priority."

Dined on 5/18/2013

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Review 8 for Regional

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Italian restaurant in the UWS

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Dined on 4/28/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our third time here and it was great! Warm , friendly, and the food is GREAT!"

Dined on 4/28/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, kid-friendly

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Review 9 for Regional

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great meal for moderate price

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/22/2013

2006

Dined on 04/22/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first time at Regional, and we went there on friend recommendation. The menu is full of great regional Italian pasta dishes that are all reasonably priced. The orecchiette was excellent! The bread is amazing and the service very good. I loved the atmosphere here....very friendly, almost bar-like but much nicer. The food was prepared perfectly, not overcooked or too al dente. I am looking forward to coming back and trying a different dish from another region."

Dined on 04/22/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 10 for Regional

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So much fun! Buy one mimosa

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"So much fun! Buy one mimosa or bloody mary and they keep coming to refill them! Food was great, service was great. Will definitely go back!"

Dined on 04/20/2013

2009

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 11 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

A pleasant neighborhood restaurant.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2013

2007

Dined on 04/15/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A pleasant neighborhood restaurant. The food is not particularly creative or special, but the tables are not too close together and one is able to converse. The prices are reasonable and they offer great specials early in the week."

Dined on 04/15/2013

2007

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Review 12 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Really worth a visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2007

Dined on 04/05/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"For all the negative talk on Yelp, all of which seems to revolve around how many free Mimosas can be consumed at brunch, we had a very nice dinner here. Every item was good and we were especially impressed with the Caprese Salad and it's excellent Mozzarella. The Fritto Misto was very good as were our pastas. It was almost too much food to eat! And you cannot beat the prices."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Regional

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We happened to go on a Monday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2013

2007

Dined on 04/01/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We happened to go on a Monday and discovered that Monday is Pasta Night--all pastas on the menu $9, rather than $14 and up. It was the best inexpensive meal we've had in a long time. The wait staff were very solicitous. We had great time."

Dined on 04/01/2013

2007

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Review 14 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

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Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Review 15 for Regional

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Can't Wait to Go Back

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were a table of nine on a Saturday night, and new to Regional, though we'd walked past dozens of times. The exterior is forbidding, interior maybe a little bleak, but the food is fabulous and the service so warm! Started with two plates of salume, to die for, and very generous even with hungry young men eating. WInes were very nice, from an interesting list. Special pastas included a home made spaghetti with shellfish (fabulous) and giant rigatoni with burratta and tomato, also terrific. Our server was sparkly and charming and helpful. A terrific evening."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 16 for Regional

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Friendly staff, nice variety

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Friendly staff, nice variety with emphasis on pasta, moderate portion size, well-seasoned food, good neighorhood pick. Good weekly specials."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for Regional

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The hostess was obviously

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The hostess was obviously overworked. She seemed frazzled as she ran from table to table, shouting at us, "just a minute!" We had a reservation for 1:30, but we weren't seated until 2:10. That being said, my eggs and steak brunch was pretty good. The endless mimosas were fantastic :) I'll probably go back, but only on a day when I have no other plans."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly

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Review 18 for Regional

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5