Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.5

1154 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.

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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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Location
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone number
(941) 552-9131
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
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Popular dishes

Garlic BreadUS$13.00
Wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano
- Sub Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- Sub Pesto SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Crema SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Vodka SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Bolognese SauceUS$4.00
- Sub Pink SauceUS$0.00
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
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Charcuterie BoardUS$23.00
Bread BasketUS$6.00
- RegularUS$0.00
- ToastedUS$0.00

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
- Add Dressing on SideUS$2.00

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
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$23.00
fresh tagliatelle with house-made bolognese sauce
- 50/50 Tag (Spicy Meat)US$4.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
SpaghettiUS$23.00
Fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil oil
- 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 Crema SauceUS$2.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$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
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
- Sub ShrimpUS$1.00
- Sub SausageUS$0.00
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 Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- Sub Pink SauceUS$0.00
- Sub Vodka SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Pesto SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Crema SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Bolognese SauceUS$4.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$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
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00
Pasta BavaroUS$16.00
Pick your choice of pasta and sauce
- PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- RigatoniUS$0.00
- Ravioli FormaggioUS$2.00
- Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub Pomodoro SauceUS$0.00
- Sub Pesto SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Crema SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Vodka SauceUS$2.00
- Sub Bolognese SauceUS$4.00
- Sub Pink SauceUS$0.00
- Sub RigatoniUS$0.00
- Sub TagliatelleUS$0.00
- Sub PenneUS$0.00
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$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
- SpaghettiUS$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free PenneUS$4.00
- Sub Ravioli FormaggioUS$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on SideUS$2.00
- Add Bolognese on SideUS$4.00
- Add Vodka on SideUS$4.00
- Add Crema On SideUS$2.00

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
- All PlainUS$0.00
- All 3 PistachioUS$3.00
- All 3 Chocolate ChipsUS$3.00
- 1 Pistachio, 1 Chocolate Chips, 1 PlainUS$2.00
- 2 Pistachio, 1 Chocolate ChipsUS$2.00
- 2 Pistachio, 1 PlainUS$2.00
- 2 Chocolate Chips, 1 PistachioUS$2.00
- 2 Chocolate Chips, 1 PlainUS$2.00
- 2 Plain, 1 PistachioUS$1.00
- 2 Plain, 1 Chocolate ChipsUS$1.00
TiramisuUS$11.00
Espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, Ghirardelli cocoa powder
Nutella PizzaUS$11.00
Wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar

What 1,154 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely the best Pizza Napolitana," wood-fired to perfection. The "knowledgeable staff" and charming ambiance complement the authentic Italian cuisine. While the lively atmosphere and live music add vibrancy, some guests find it "noisy" and service occasionally "rushed." Overall, it remains a "hidden gem" for pizza lovers and Italian food enthusiasts.

1,154 Reviews

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Shannon VIP
Tampa29 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always consistent and phenomenal. Their pizza is the best in Florida. Highly recommend
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Frank
Naples24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to dine, food and service and always great and we love the outdoor dining
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Robin
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is always terrific along with service. We drive a bit to get to, but worth it. Wish they were closer.
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Boyd VIP
Tampa22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was served hot and fresh excellent flavors..friend order fettuccine Alfredo , not on the menu and they made it special for him. Other pastas and limoncello pizza excellent. Live music advertised at 6 pm but no show. Always bring new people here.
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Cassie
Tampa4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing; however, the live music was a little bit too much. It was so loud and it was hard to listen to conversation at our table. However, the food was amazing along with quality. I suggest no live music.
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Liane VIP
Philadelphia71 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night thanks to our excellent server, Lauren. She took good care of us! Food was delicious!
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Sally VIP
Naples35 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous Friday night at Bavaro's of Sarasota. The food, the staff and the ambiance all perfectly executed. Their Pizza Napolitana is by far the best of all the rest. Highly recommend Bavaro's of Sarasota.
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Maria VIP
Detroit4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Been here a few times the food and service were good but today was terrible. Had reservation and was promptly seated but no service for 15 minutes. Finally asked for someone to wait on us. The front took our order since they felt bad for us. Different people delivered food. Waitress showed up once to check on us and to bring the bill after we had been waiting for a box to go for leftovers. I’m not sure I’ll go again since very turned off with the terrible service! Plenty of other good Italian restaurants around! Very disappointed!
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Pam VIP
Greater Boston32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Bavaro's. This is our 2nd visit in the span of a year, and it didn't disappoint. The upstairs space is very original- in the best way. Our server Steven, who we also had the pleasure of meeting last year, was again, excellent. Very personable and hard-working. And we are still amazed that he can carry a full-to-the-top cocktail up a flight of 20 stairs (taking them 2 steps at a time, very quickly!) without spilling a single drop. Speaking of cocktails, we enjoyed a Manhattan and an Espresso Martini- both were great. The meatball appetizer was so good - I could have made a meal of it. We also enjoyed Penne in Vodka Sauce and a pasta Bolognese. The portions were quite large so we brought some home so we could leave room for dessert. Husband ordered 3 cannoli which ended up being full-size - had to bring 2 of them home as well. All in all, great experience and food and we'll be back again.
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KennethB VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere, music food and service. Never disappoints
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 552-9131.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota is rated 4.5 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

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27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

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Additional information

Phone number
(941) 552-9131
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
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

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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

Bread BasketUS$6.00

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

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