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

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.8
4.8
1083 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota restaurant

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,083 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota offers an authentic Italian experience with "fantastic pizza, just like in Italy." Known for its wood-fired Pizza Napolitana and "uniquely prepared pasta," the restaurant delights with "outstanding food and exceptional service." A warm atmosphere and friendly staff make it a "family favorite" destination.

1,083 Reviews
  1. Sally

    VIP

    Naples

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a 5 Star experience. The food and pizzas are incredible; and the best staff anywhere is always on the mark and ready to serve customers. We cannot imagine spending Friday evenings anywhere else. We travel from Bradenton and it's well worth every traffic jam and red light along the way. Thank you, Bavaro's!!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dealing with traffic to come dine with us! We appreciate you Sally!

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  2. Ida

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bavaro’s is wonderful. The food is fantastic. Simple, authentic Italian. And the service is always friendly and efficient.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  3. Charles

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, sat outside on a chilly night, fireplace kept us warm, great pizza
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  4. Lori

    VIP

    Naples

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meatball appetizer and pizza was excellent. Great service and atmosphere.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  5. Dr. C T

    VIP

    Tampa

    92 reviews

    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate at Bavaro’,s again the other night. Welcomed by the staff and made to feel like a quality guest. Steven did a wonderful job taking care of us again. Pizza was excellent! One of the reasons we frequent the restaurant is because it is dog friendly. Really recommend Bavaro’s
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  6. Dana

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Bavaro’s. I love sitting outside when it is cool and the menu choices are great. The one drawback is that the service is somewhat unreliable and very slow. The servers are nice but drinks take a while and come after appetizers, etc. I want to love it. I have been there around 10 times and there are always a few issues.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate the feedback, Dana. We will be addressing this with our team.

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  7. Omar

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The only complaint I had was service. We were on the second floor and it took a long time to get waters let alone served food. We went to the bar and loved the service and atmosphere there
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Omar, thank you for the feedback, we will be addressing this with our team. Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  8. Sally

    VIP

    Naples

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous Friday pizza night at Bavaro's Sarasota with our fave server, Steven, who with Doug, leads a team of amazing staffers. The music on the patio, while familiar &:excellent, can se a little loud, but it also creates a welcoming environment that customers seem to love.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
    We appreciate you Sally!

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  9. Charles

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still the best Neapolitan in town. Love the space, the service and the food.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Charles! We appreciate you and we look forward to seeing you again!

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  10. Briana

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, spectacular craft cocktails, and exceptional service—Stephen is the best! Very highly recommend
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on December 2, 2024
    Briana, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review! See you again soon!

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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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 552-9131.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 1083 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota restaurant

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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