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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa, Tampa, FL

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

4.8
4.8
1152 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
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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 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 868-4440 ext. 201
  • 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.
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,152 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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!

1,152 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Hayden

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Judy

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 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. 

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  4. 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. 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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  6. 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 7 days ago
    We wish you did Michele, but we look forward to seeing you next time!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Richard

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed good arugula salad and funghi while pizza and very nice pinot noir wine
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you for dining with us!

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  10. Megan

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bavaro’s was amazing! Everything about it was great. Kendall was our server & she was a rockstar! The food was phenomenal! Bolognese was amazing! We had a bottle of the Sangiovese wine & it was delicious! 10/10 would recommend!

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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 1152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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&#39;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.
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