Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

4.6

814 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.

*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*

Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.

A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.

From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(727) 258-7517
Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Our restaurant and catering team can host private events up to 75 people, and an unlimited amount of guests off location for catered events such as weddings, corporate functions, and other private parties. Bavaro's offers the finest authentic Italian cuisine prepared with quality ingredients to assure your guests enjoy a true culinary experience.
Private party facilities
While your event is at Bavaro's, enjoy the atmosphere of 100 year old historic brick walls, imported Italian floors, and a hand-crafted mahogany bar with mosaic Italian tiles. Listen and relax with a compilation of Italian music and Frank Sinatra playing in the backdrop; all while you can see and hear the crackling logs on the cooking surface of the 3rd generation wood-fired brick oven.

Location
945 central ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Area
St. Petersburg
Cross Street
9th
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caprese PanuozzoUS$14.00
fior di latte, pesto, heirloom tomato, evoo, balsamic reduction, basil, sea salt
Italian PanuozzoUS$15.00
hot soppressata, prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto, red onion, parmigiano reggiano, provolone, arugula, champagne vinaigrette
Stracciatella PanuozzoUS$16.00
prosciutto cotto, heirloom tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt
50/50 SpecialUS$14.50
Combine any two: half panuozzo, half salad, cup of tomato basil

Portafoglio

Margherita PortafoglioUS$12.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano romano, basil, evoo
Meatball PortafoglioUS$15.00
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, whipped ricotta, parmigiano reggiano
Stacciatella PortafoglioUS$16.00
prosciutto cotto, heirloom tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt

Lighter Fare

Classic CaesarUS$12.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Classic Caesar (Half)US$9.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Tomato Basil Soup CupUS$7.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
Tomato Basil Soup BowlUS$10.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
VerdeUS$13.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Verde (Half)US$10.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil

Pizza Napoletana

8" MargheritaUS$12.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
8" American PieUS$13.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
8" DiavolaUS$13.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilies
8" Tre - CarneUS$14.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto, spicy Italian sausage, basil, evoo
8" BurrataUS$14.00
Burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
8" Wild FunghiUS$14.00
Cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo. Red or white pie
- Red PieUS$0.00
- White PieUS$0.00

Pastaria

Lunch Penne Alla VodkaUS$13.00
Contains pork. Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
- Pink SauseUS$0.00
Lunch Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$15.00
6 pieces. Fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in bavaro's famous vodka sauce
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
Lunch SpaghettiUS$14.00
Fresh spaghetti, one beef & pork meatball, pomodoro sauce, basil oil
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
Lunch Rigatoni Al FunghiUS$15.00
Rigatoni, chicken, cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
- Sub ShrimpUS$1.00
- Sub SausageUS$0.00
Lunch Pasta BavaroUS$13.00
Pick your choice of pasta and sauce
- PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- RigatoniUS$0.00
- Ravioli FormaggioUS$2.00
- Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- Sub Pesto SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Crema SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Vodka SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Bolognese SauceUS$4.00
- Sub Pink SauceUS$0.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
Side of SauceUS$0.00
select a 4 oz portion of your favorite Bavaro's homemade sauce
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00

What 814 people are saying

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Petersburg
Great for brunch
St. Petersburg
Neighbourhood gem
St. Petersburg
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete is celebrated for its "best Napoletana pizza" and "delicious wood-fired flavors." The ambiance is lively, with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Guests rave about the "prosciutto pizza and Penne Vodka" as favorites. While service can occasionally be slow, the food consistently impresses.

814 Reviews

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Linda
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaros is always great. Our server Ally was wonderful! Professional, friendly, helpful. The pizzas were really good.
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mari VIP
Tampa1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our experience is usually THE BEST at Bavaro’s. But in this occasion (which was an early weekday) the waitress might have had too many tables, but took our order and didn’t check on us at all. Never brought us water, just the check. We were at a table outdoors. The food was overcooked. It was not a typical experience we have there, but it definitely left a mark.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We very much enjoyed everything! Margarita pizza to start, followed by three different entrées, salmon,tagliatelle limone and rigatoni fungi… delicious! The service was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back again soon !
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Regina
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great pasta and pizza. Restaurant is small, but they have outside tables. It is very loud inside when the restaurant is full. Service was excellent.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 28 February 2025
Thank you so much for the feedback! We hope to see you again soon!
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M
Michelle
Atlanta3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pizza was not well cooked. Cute place, just needs better food
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 28 February 2025
Michelle, we are sorry to hear the food did not meet your expectations. What was the issue with the pizza exactly? We would love to hear about it and see if we can make this up to you.
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Brandon
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The penne aka vodka is to die for. The whipped limoncello pizza is delicious and the Caesar salad is fresh crunchy and tasty. I’ve been here 3 times and always order those exact items lol Bavaria never misses hands down me and my wife’s go to spot for delicious pasta and brick oven pizza. Perfect little date night and also in an amazing area with tons of shops, eateries and bars.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 28 February 2025
Brandon, we appreciate this so much! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Terra VIP
Tampa51 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service & location. Food was good. Our waitress Ally had a wonderful personality, very welcoming.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 19 February 2025
We appreciate that, Terra! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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John
Tampa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always top notch. Wine selection is very good
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's! We hope to see you again soon!
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Bob
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is our Go-To restaurant in St Pete! Great food!!! Large portions ( always leave with a doggie-bag )
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 19 February 2025
We appreciate this, Bob! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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RON
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a great place to go to get a fresh pizza, Italian food and more. We always like to go and enjoy. Thank you to the staff and the chef. It is a better place to go at a great price. Thanks.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 258-7517.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete is rated 4.6 stars by 814 OpenTable diners.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

945 central ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Additional information

Cross Street
9th
Area
St. Petersburg
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Phone number
(727) 258-7517
Catering
Our restaurant and catering team can host private events up to 75 people, and an unlimited amount of guests off location for catered events such as weddings, corporate functions, and other private parties. Bavaro's offers the finest authentic Italian cuisine prepared with quality ingredients to assure your guests enjoy a true culinary experience.
Private party facilities
While your event is at Bavaro's, enjoy the atmosphere of 100 year old historic brick walls, imported Italian floors, and a hand-crafted mahogany bar with mosaic Italian tiles. Listen and relax with a compilation of Italian music and Frank Sinatra playing in the backdrop; all while you can see and hear the crackling logs on the cooking surface of the 3rd generation wood-fired brick oven.

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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

8" Margherita

Margherita Pizza

Burrata Pizza

Panuozzo

Caprese PanuozzoUS$14.00

Italian PanuozzoUS$15.00

Stracciatella PanuozzoUS$16.00

50/50 SpecialUS$14.50

Portafoglio

Margherita PortafoglioUS$12.00

Meatball PortafoglioUS$15.00

Stacciatella PortafoglioUS$16.00

Lighter Fare

Classic CaesarUS$12.00

Classic Caesar (Half)US$9.00

Tomato Basil Soup CupUS$7.00

Tomato Basil Soup BowlUS$10.00

VerdeUS$13.00

Verde (Half)US$10.00

Pizza Napoletana

8" MargheritaUS$12.00

8" American PieUS$13.00

8" DiavolaUS$13.00

8" Tre - CarneUS$14.00

8" BurrataUS$14.00

8" Wild FunghiUS$14.00

Pastaria

Lunch Penne Alla VodkaUS$13.00

Lunch Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$15.00

Lunch SpaghettiUS$14.00

Lunch Rigatoni Al FunghiUS$15.00

Lunch Pasta BavaroUS$13.00

Side of SauceUS$0.00

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Review summary

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Additional information

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