Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

4.8

1190 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

*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 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
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00
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
- Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- PestoUS$2.00
- Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- CremaUS$2.00
- Vodka SauceUS$4.00
- BologneseUS$4.00
- 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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$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
- Sub SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00

What 1,190 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Tampa offers "legit Italian grub" with standout dishes like the "divine vodka pasta" and "best Italian food outside of Italy." Patrons praise the "best pizza crust in Tampa Bay" and commend servers like Kendall for "customer service excellence." The vibrant atmosphere complements the "authentic Neapolitan" cuisine.

1,190 Reviews

D
David
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy authentic atmosphere, great food and service.
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Kylee
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best ravioli I’ve ever had! Had a reservation for 2 and got seated at the bar tabletop area which was perfect had just enough space away from others so it didn’t feel crowded, we had the sweetest server and she was very attentive. I had the ravioli and my boyfriend had the penne vodka and they were amazing! I will be back soon!
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Scott
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent taste and portions. Busy on Valentine’s Day but great service
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Beth
VIP
Greater Boston
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at your original location. We were attending a show at the Tampa Theater and Bavaros was certainly conveniently located. Our salad, pizza and beverages were all as wonderful as we had hoped for. We needed to change the number in our party and did so through messaging. Then, as we were stuck in traffic for over 2 hours coming from Sarasota, I messaged the restaurant again. I not only received a return message saying that we would be late, but was told to drive safely! Definitely visit any of the Bavaros locations as you wont be disappointed!
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William
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pizza with many choices. Very reasonable and within walking distance of Straz for pre-show dining. The four of us enjoyed our dinner and didn’t feel rushed. Very busy pre-shows, so be sure to reserve. We’ll definitely be back. Oh, and yes, you can get excellent pizza in Florida- we’re from NJ where we believe we have the best pizza and this was excellent. The pizza crust was amazing!
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Paul
Chicago
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Don’t eat outside. The neighbor restaurant plays loud music. So loud, it’s hard to carry on a conversation.
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Lisa
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good and came hot to the table. The service was moderate. The servers didn’t acknowledge us until we stopped one of them. Waited 15 minutes just for a cup of water. We ended ordering ordering everything together since we didn’t know when she would come back.
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Kathleen
Poconos
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will be back. Made a reservation via open table. Split a half verde salad delish . I had Americano pizza, very good. About 10-12 inch.. Stuffed myself with half. Spouse had salmon and broccolini. He rated it good. Liked atmosphere. Very loud in the restaurant. We will be back. Service by Kendall spot on.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 7 February 2025
See you soon Kathleen!
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David
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding option in downtown Tampa for legit Italian grub.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 29 January 2025
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Gene
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience at their Downtown Tampa location. Kendal is wonderful and defines customer service excellence. Best pizza crust in Tampa Bay, hands down.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded on 13 January 2025
Thank you for dining with us Gene, we hope to see you again soon!
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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 1190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 26 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

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

Margherita

Nutella Pizza

Spaghetti

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

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Diners' Choice Awards

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