Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater

Name: Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater
Address: 468 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL, United States, 33767
Telephone: (727) 223-8900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

79 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Walk-in seating is highly recommended. We only reserve parties of 6-12 online.
Please call the restaurant for any questions. Thank you.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 223-8900
Website
https://www.bavarospizza.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
468 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
Neighbourhood
Clearwater Beach
Cross Street
San Marcos st
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Visit the Clearwater Beach Trolley Website for stops near us!
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Angela's Ricotta MeatballsUS$15.00
3 pieces. Beef, pork, pancetta, ricotta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
Calabrian Wood-Fired WingsUS$19.00
8 pieces. Hot honey garlic Parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
Garlic BreadUS$14.00
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
Heirloom BruschettaUS$13.00
4 pieces. Crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil
Wood-Fired BroccoliniUS$13.00
Crumbled crispy prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, EVOO, sea salt, lemon zest
Bread BasketUS$6.00
brick-oven baked sourdough bread

Lighter Fare (Clearwater)

Classic CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Classic Caesar (Half)US$10.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Italian Chopped SaladUS$19.00
Romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, Parmigiano Reggiano, provolone, and champagne vinaigrette
- Add SauceUS$2.00
- Add Sauce on SideUS$2.00
Stracciatella CapreseUS$17.00
Marinated heirloom tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
Tomato Basil Soup CupUS$8.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
Tomato Basil Soup BowlUS$11.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
VerdeUS$14.00
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 (Clearwater)

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$19.00
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 (Clearwater)

Penne Alla VodkaUS$24.00
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
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00
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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00
SpaghettiUS$24.00
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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add 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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00
Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$26.00
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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00
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
- Add PomodoroUS$2.00
- Add BologneseUS$4.00
- Add VodkaUS$4.00
- Add CremaUS$2.00
Pasta BavaroUS$20.00
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
- 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

Dolce (Clearwater)

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 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Clearwater
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Clearwater offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing pizza, pasta, and salads." Guests appreciate the "fantastic service," especially from standout staff like Tommy and Anthony. While noise levels can be high, the "authentic Italian flavors" and "great value" make it a "quaint little gem." Reservations recommended.

79 Reviews

D
David
VIP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great pizza , good value. Would recommend for low key non fussy evening.
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Kim
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. Our server Tommy was kind and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We can’t wait to go back.
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Jeff
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anthony was incredible. We’ve been to Sicily and I have to tell you it was as good or better! Please open one in Philly.
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Stan
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food selection, presentation, and taste was very good.
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Deb
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great spot for Italian food. It is a bit loud so can be hard to have a conversation. Food was excellent very fresh and we enjoyed bruschetta with whipped ricotta cheese as a starter. Make sure to make reservations in advance as it does get busy! We didn't have a pizza but they looked amazing and it was fun watching them be made.
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Sumeshni A
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation. Showed up 15 minutes later. Messaged the restaurant letting them know. Hostess wanted to seat us on the street with people walking by outside saying because we were late. Absolutely ridiculous. Restaurant was packed to capacity. Eventually got seated at the bar. Food was whatever. Nothing special. Charged extra $2 for balsamic glaze on bruschetta. Pizza was so soft. Not cooked correctly. Totally unorganized staffs.. Not worth the hype. Other locations have been a better experience.
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Richard Grant
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wasn't bad but was too loud. I suppose that's what we get for eating in clearwater
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-ClearwaterResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Kate
Milwaukee
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here last night (2/14/25) and we will most certainly be returning! I had the limoncello pizza and what an amazing combination of flavors! My husband had the bolognese and enjoyed his dish. Loved the bruschetta appetizer and sangria. My only complaint was that the noise level was quite high which is somewhat understandable for a small restaurant on a busy night; however, the loud music playing didn’t help that. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and look forward to returning!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-ClearwaterResponded 6 days ago
Kate, we look forward to having you back! Thank you for the feedback and thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Rachel
Pittsburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible. Served was clueless didn’t even have silverware to give us then at the 1hr mark (we had reservations for 6) we were rushed out so another table could sit down.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-ClearwaterResponded 6 days ago
Hi Rachel, we are so sorry about your recent experience with us. This is not the service we strive to provide. Thank you for the feedback, we will be addressing it with our team.
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Robin
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely authentic spot for great Italian food. Amazing pizza, pasta and salads. Staff goes extra mile to make it a special meal.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-ClearwaterResponded on February 17, 2025
We appreciate it Robin! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 223-8900.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater is rated 4.5 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

468 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

Cross Street
San Marcos st
Neighbourhood
Clearwater Beach
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Visit the Clearwater Beach Trolley Website for stops near us!
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bavarospizza.com/
Phone number
(727) 223-8900

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita Pizza

Nutella Pizza

Burrata Pizza

Antipasti (Clearwater)

Angela's Ricotta MeatballsUS$15.00

Calabrian Wood-Fired WingsUS$19.00

Garlic BreadUS$14.00

Heirloom BruschettaUS$13.00

Wood-Fired BroccoliniUS$13.00

Bread BasketUS$6.00

Lighter Fare (Clearwater)

Classic CaesarUS$13.00

Classic Caesar (Half)US$10.00

Italian Chopped SaladUS$19.00

Stracciatella CapreseUS$17.00

Tomato Basil Soup CupUS$8.00

Tomato Basil Soup BowlUS$11.00

VerdeUS$14.00

Verde (Half)US$10.00

Pizza Napoletana (Clearwater)

Margherita PizzaUS$18.00

Americano PizzaUS$19.00

Diavola PizzaUS$19.00

Tre - Carne PizzaUS$20.00

Wild Funghi PizzaUS$19.00

Burrata PizzaUS$20.00

Whipped Limoncello PizzaUS$18.00

Pastaria (Clearwater)

Penne Alla VodkaUS$24.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

SpaghettiUS$24.00

Rigatoni Al FunghiUS$26.00

Ravioli Al FormaggioUS$26.00

Mike's Seafood PastaUS$32.00

Pasta BavaroUS$20.00

Side of SauceUS$0.00

Dolce (Clearwater)

1 Piece CannoliUS$4.00

3 Pieces CannoliUS$11.00

TiramisuUS$11.00

Nutella PizzaUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater restaurant rated?

Is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Clearwater currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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