Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

4.8

1204 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

*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
Daily 12:00–21:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(813) 868-4440 ext. 201
Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dan Bavaro
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
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.

Location
514 N. Franklin St., Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602
Area
Tampa
Cross Street
Twiggs St.
Parking details
Street parking is free from 6:00pm-8:00am. There is a parking lot on the corner of Twiggs and N Florida Ave which is one block east from our restaurant. <br />
Public transit
Bus and Trolley available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,204 people are saying

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Tampa offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic pizza" and "sublime penne à la vodka." Guests praise the "authentic Neapolitan pizzas," "excellent service," and "cozy atmosphere," reminiscent of dining in Italy. Perfect for a memorable meal before a show or a casual night out.

1,204 Reviews

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Brad VIP
Tampa33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaro’s is always consistently good. My husband and I eat here at lease 2 times a month and we have never had a bad meal. Pizza is excellent. We have had several different types and all are good just like the pasta. You should give it a try, you want regret your decision. Donna Hogan
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Ira VIP
Jacksonville160 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a Friday night reservation at Bavaro's in Tampa. The restaurant has a handful of outdoor tables and a tightly packed indoor seating area. We sat inside, but next time, I’d likely book an outdoor table since the indoor space can get quite loud. Our server, AJ, was attentive and efficient. He quickly took our drink orders, and the entrees arrived promptly. We started with the ricotta meatballs, which were good but not particularly memorable. For my main dish, I had the Tagliatelle al Limone, a shrimp and pasta dish in a lemon sauce. It was decent, but again, nothing exceptional. Bavaro’s is best known for its Neapolitan-style pizza, and I might give that a try next time. The pricing averaged just over $40 per person, including drinks, tax, and tip—not outrageous for a tourist area in downtown Tampa. Reservations can be made online, and I’d recommend specifying an outdoor table if the weather is nice. The outdoor seating is directly along the sidewalk with no covering or separation from foot traffic, so keep that in mind. Overall, Bavaro’s is a solid choice, but I’d suggest going during an off-peak time, like a weeknight, if you want a more relaxed dining experience.
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Hilary
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. I got the ravioli w/vodka sauce and it was the best sauce I’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Hilary, we are glad to hear you loved it! See you again soon!
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Grace
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined in for Wine Wednesday, had a wonderful Chianti and enjoyed some pasta. Great service as usual, we always enjoy visiting!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Maureen
Tampa21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My pasta & meatballs were delicious. My partner had a salad that was so large he couldn’t finish it. Attentive service. Would highly recommend.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Maureen, we are glad to hear you have a great experience! Hope to see you soon!
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Lisa
Jacksonville2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We’re trying to find restaurants that are within walking distance of the Straz, and this was a great location. We liked that we could make a reservation, and were seated indoors promptly, even though we were a few minutes early. The dining room is small and fairly busy on a Sunday early dinner hour … it was very noisy, and we found it very difficult to have a conversation. Server was fine, but not overly friendly. Hubby and I decided to split a pizza, along with each ordering a half salad. The salads were good, but pricey for what they included. The pizza was just ok … the crust is very thin and soft, the toppings were good, but unlike the chain pizzas we’re used to, had a very minimal amount of cheese that didn’t begin to cover the crust. (Perhaps this is what Italian pizza is supposed to be?) While the menu claimed it was baked in a 900 degree oven, it came to the table just barely above warm. (It came out very fast … certainly didn’t spend long in that oven!). We both agreed that if we were to return, we’d order something other than pizza … the menu is limited, but there were some entrees that sounded good.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Lisa, we appreciate the honest feedback and we are glad you are still interested in coming back to try other items. Our pizza is Neapolitan style pizza, it is very different form traditional chain pizza that you're use to. It is meant to have a soft delicate center and the crust a slight char, best enjoyed with a fork and knife. We would love to have you back in to try some of our fresh pasta!
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Brian
Tampa28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have loved this place since it opened. Unlike other restaurants where the food quality seems to fade in time, Bavaro’s has remained great with top quality dishes. I do wish they would offer another draft beer. Peroni just doesn’t cut it. Bring back another IPA!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Brian, we appreciate the feedback! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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GailB
Tampa15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A 9oz pour of wine is $18. The pasta dish was $22. Seems crazy to charge so much for a glass of wine. Waiter was good, I enjoyed my dinner too. The restaurant is very small and crowded.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
We appreciate the honest feedback, Gail. Thank you for dining with us!
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nicole
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the lemonciello pizza, Caesar salad, and penne alla vodka which were all amazing. We will 100% be going back there.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 7 March 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Jennifer
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints always a great meal and great service. Every time I am in Tampa we go!!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 28 February 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 868-4440 ext. 201.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa is rated 4.8 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

514 N. Franklin St., Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

Cross Street
Twiggs St.
Area
Tampa
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–21:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is free from 6:00pm-8:00am. There is a parking lot on the corner of Twiggs and N Florida Ave which is one block east from our restaurant. <br />
Public transit
Bus and Trolley available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Bavaro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Phone number
(813) 868-4440 ext. 201
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
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.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

8" Margherita

Spaghetti

Cavatelli

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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