Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

Name: Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
Address: 514 N. Franklin St. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL, United States, 33602
Telephone: (813) 868-4440 ext. 201
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1154 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Hot spot

*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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
Lunch Pasta BavaroUS$16.00
Pick your choice of pasta and sauce
- PenneUS$0.00
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- RigatoniUS$0.00
- Ravioli FormaggioUS$2.00
- Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- PestoUS$2.00
- Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- CremaUS$2.00
- Vodka SauceUS$4.00
- BologneseUS$4.00
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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00

What 1,154 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Tampa is a must-visit for lovers of Italian cuisine. Renowned for its "great pizza" and "delicious food," the restaurant offers a charming atmosphere and attentive service. Highlights include the "epic garlic bread" and "sublime penne à la vodka." A delightful experience awaits!

1,154 Reviews

M
Mariam
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and it was fantastic. Maria was our server and she was the best. Everything was delicious. We got the margarita and the wild fungai pizza as well as the caprese and a lemon pasta dish. We can’t wait to go back!
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Eric
Southwest Florida
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dominic was a fantastistic server. Awesome food!
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B
Beth
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! Would def go back if in the area again!
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H
Hayden
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant dining experience. Food and service were great for a Saturday night.
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Judy
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaro’s is really a great restaurant. Our server, Maria, was fabulous. She gave me direction as to what I could eat with my allergies and advised me on how they would make the dish. She saw there was cheese on top of my dish and took the entire bowl back and had the staff not only takeoff the cheese, but redo the entire dish. She was very tuned into the needs of the people she was serving. Everything was really good.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded 5 days ago
Judy, we are happy that you felt so accommodated and had a great experience. This is the service we strive to provide at Bavaro's. Thank you for dining with us!
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Robin
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious! Our server AJ was exceptional! He made our Bavaro experience amazing! We will definitely be going back!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 18 November 2024
We are happy to hear you had such an amazing experience with us, Robin. We look forward to seeing you back in!
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Nora
Jacksonville
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service! Also, always noise inside as there is nothing to absorb the sound.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 14 November 2024
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Michele
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Superior food. Charming server. If we lived in Tampa we would be regulars.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 18 November 2024
We wish you did Michele, but we look forward to seeing you next time!
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Josna
Coastal Georgia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, we sat outside and it was really noisy due to all the cars on the road either had sirens or revving up their cars but overall a great place to eat close to the Tampa theater, food selection is great and also the atmosphere and the surface was incredible. My only feedback was the pizza very dough like and not all the way crispy on the bottom, all the toppings made it a bit soggy so would try other menu items next time and the pizza didn’t hit the mark for me overall, but the person I was with loved it.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 14 November 2024
We appreciate the honest feedback Josna! Our pizza is neapolitan style and very different from traditional NY style pizza. Baked at 900°F, you can expect a delicate center and a soft crust with a slight crisp. Best enjoyed with a fork & knife. We hope to see you back in!
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Dustin
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Other than our table not being ready when having a reservation, the food and service was 5 out of 5.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 28 October 2024
Dustin, thank you for your patience with us. We are glad the rest of your experience being great! 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 1154 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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$16.00

Side of SauceUS$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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