Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.6

1106 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.

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

Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 552-9131
Website
http://bavarospizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private dining options, perfect for any occasion. The restaurant has 3 different spaces to fit all your needs. Need more than 1 space? Rent out the whole restaurant!
Private party contact
Antonio Bavaro: (813) 437-7406

Location
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
Main Street & Fletcher; Fruitville Rd
Parking details
FREE parking available in the lot directly next to the restaurant. Street parking and public lot available as well as handicap parking in the rear of the building.
Public transit
Fletcher Ave. is one block east of 301. Cross Streets are Fruitville and Main St..Heading East on Main Street pass 301 and make a left onto Fletcher Ave. The restaurant is on the left. Heading East on Fruitville, cross main street and make a right at the Chase bank onto Fletcher Ave. Restaurant is on the right.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Garlic BreadUS$13.00
Wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano
- Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- PestoUS$2.00
- Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- CremaUS$2.00
- Vodka SauceUS$4.00
- BologneseUS$4.00
Angela's Ricotta MeatballsUS$14.00
3 pieces. Beef, pork, pancetta, ricotta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
Heirloom BruschettaUS$11.00
4 pieces. Crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil
Wood-Fired BroccoliniUS$13.00
Crumbled crispy prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, EVOO, sea salt, lemon zest
Calabrian Wood-Fired WingsUS$19.00
8 pieces. Hot honey garlic Parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
Charcuterie BoardUS$23.00
Side of BreadUS$3.00

Lighter Fare (Sarasota)

VerdeUS$14.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Verde (Half)US$11.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Classic CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Classic Caesar (Half)US$10.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Stracciatella CapreseUS$16.00
Marinated heirloom tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
Italian Chopped SaladUS$18.00
Romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, Parmigiano Reggiano, provolone, and champagne vinaigrette

Pizza Napoletana (Sarasota)

Margherita PizzaUS$18.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, EVOO
Americano PizzaUS$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
Diavola PizzaUS$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilis
Tre - Carne PizzaUS$20.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, speck, evoo
Wild Funghi PizzaUS$18.00
Baby Bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo. Red or white pie
- Red PieUS$0.00
- White PieUS$0.00
Burrata PizzaUS$20.00
Stracciatella, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Whipped Limoncello PizzaUS$18.00
Whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme infused evoo, crumbled prosciutto di parma, homemade calabrian honey, fried thyme

Pastaria (Sarasota)

Penne Alla VodkaUS$20.00
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
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$23.00
fresh tagliatelle with house-made bolognese 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
- 50/50 Tag (Spicy Meat)US$4.00
SpaghettiUS$23.00
Fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, 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
- No MeatballUS$0.00
- Sub SausageUS$0.00
- Sub ChickenUS$0.00
- Sub ShrimpUS$5.00
- Sub BroccoliniUS$8.00
- Sub Vodka SauceUS$2.00
- Sub CremaUS$2.00
Rigatoni Al FunghiUS$26.00
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
Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$25.00
10 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
- Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- PestoUS$2.00
- Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- CremaUS$2.00
- Vodka SauceUS$4.00
- BologneseUS$4.00
Mike's Seafood PastaUS$32.00
Fresh tagliatelle, middleneck clams, pinot grigio, Calabrian chili, 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
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

Dolce

1 Piece CannoliUS$4.00
Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
3 Pieces CannoliUS$11.00
Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
TiramisuUS$11.00
Espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, Ghirardelli cocoa powder
Nutella PizzaUS$11.00
Wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar

What 1,106 people are saying

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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota offers an authentic taste of Italy with "the best wood-fired Pizza Napolitana" and creative, house-made dishes. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service, especially from staff like Steven and Doug. The welcoming atmosphere, live music, and delicious desserts make it a must-visit.

1,106 Reviews

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Lisa
VIP
Indiana
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our pizza, wine and drinks. David was an amazing server! We will be back!!!
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Jane
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are at the bar. The service was great. Our only issue was that our pizza was burned black. It was quickly replaced.
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Beth
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food is quite good but the service is not. Waited a long time for someone to come to our table and then all the food arrived at the same time- instead of having our salad before our meal. And the food was lukewarm.
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Becky
Tampa
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the outdoor patio. Server was great, food was delicious, price was reasonable, live music made for a great atmosphere and had a great vibe.
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Peggy
Richmond
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Caesar salad dressing not flavorful and very pricey. Ravioli and meatballs were very tasty, a vodka sauce instead of plain. Bread with meal was gummy, not baked. Tre carne pizza very good, plenty of meat and nice crust. It’s not NY style. It’s Neapolitan which I enjoy. Very large pizza, brought half home. Very nice atmosphere unlike most places we have been. Prices high for cocktails. Ran out of the dessert I wanted.
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Brian
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Caprese salad is outstanding. We all enjoyed our entrees. Will definitely return.
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Dr. C T
VIP
Tampa
93 reviews
4.0
93 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Doug did an outstanding job of taking care of us again. HH drinks were very good at a great price. Entrees were good as usual.
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Lois
VIP
Atlanta Metro
108 reviews
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We love Bavaro’s! The food and atmosphere are always wonderful. Unfortunately, one of the chef’s left early last night and the food orders were very backed up. For a 7:30 reservation, we finally received our entrees last, at 8:15pm, though we were not the last couple seated, and should have received our entrees in the correct queue. And, when the food was ready, the server brought our food to the wrong table. We were patient and our waitress took 20% off our bill, which we did not ask for, but was a very nice gesture. Again we also can’t complain since we had purchased their Black Friday gift card special which gave us $100.00 of free dining. Slips happen and we will be back since we truly do love that restaurant. We are very glad that they are open and survived the hurricane!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on 13 January 2025
Lois, we are so sorry that you experienced this. Thank you for your patience, we appreciate your loyalty to Bavaro's and we can't wait to see you back in again!
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Sally
VIP
Naples
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaro's of Sarasota is absolutely the best of the best - our every Friday night dining feast. From their authentic wood-fired Pizza Napolitana, to a wide array of uniquely prepared appetizers and main dishes, they are sure to satisfy every craving. Be sure to save room for dessert where you will enjoy delicious cannolis made from scratch in their own kitchen, along with gelato and more, and the best espresso anywhere for a smooth and satisfying finish. Enjoy indoor or covered patio dining where the weekly music provides a perfect setting to relax, eat and enjoy.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on 13 January 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's Sally! See you soon!
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debra
VIP
RP
201 reviews
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ah, the aroma from a wood-burning pizza oven!! We stepped into Italy! Loved the Limoncello pizza with the Bolognese on housemade pasta a delight. Great service!
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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 552-9131.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota is rated 4.6 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street & Fletcher; Fruitville Rd
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
FREE parking available in the lot directly next to the restaurant. Street parking and public lot available as well as handicap parking in the rear of the building.
Public transit
Fletcher Ave. is one block east of 301. Cross Streets are Fruitville and Main St..Heading East on Main Street pass 301 and make a left onto Fletcher Ave. The restaurant is on the left. Heading East on Fruitville, cross main street and make a right at the Chase bank onto Fletcher Ave. Restaurant is on the right.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://bavarospizza.com/
Phone number
(941) 552-9131
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private dining options, perfect for any occasion. The restaurant has 3 different spaces to fit all your needs. Need more than 1 space? Rent out the whole restaurant!
Private party contact
Antonio Bavaro: (813) 437-7406

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita Pizza

Meats

Burrata Pizza

Antipasti (Sarasota)

Garlic BreadUS$13.00

Angela's Ricotta MeatballsUS$14.00

Heirloom BruschettaUS$11.00

Wood-Fired BroccoliniUS$13.00

Calabrian Wood-Fired WingsUS$19.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$23.00

Side of BreadUS$3.00

Lighter Fare (Sarasota)

VerdeUS$14.00

Verde (Half)US$11.00

Classic CaesarUS$13.00

Classic Caesar (Half)US$10.00

Stracciatella CapreseUS$16.00

Italian Chopped SaladUS$18.00

Pizza Napoletana (Sarasota)

Margherita PizzaUS$18.00

Americano PizzaUS$19.00

Diavola PizzaUS$19.00

Tre - Carne PizzaUS$20.00

Wild Funghi PizzaUS$18.00

Burrata PizzaUS$20.00

Whipped Limoncello PizzaUS$18.00

Pastaria (Sarasota)

Penne Alla VodkaUS$20.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$23.00

SpaghettiUS$23.00

Rigatoni Al FunghiUS$26.00

Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$25.00

Mike's Seafood PastaUS$32.00

Pasta BavaroUS$16.00

Side of SauceUS$0.00

Dolce

1 Piece CannoliUS$4.00

3 Pieces CannoliUS$11.00

TiramisuUS$11.00

Nutella PizzaUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota currently accepting bookings?

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Dining areas

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