Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

Name: Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
Address: 514 N. Franklin St. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL, United States, 33602
Telephone: (813) 868-4440 ext. 201
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1171 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 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
Neighbourhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
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
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
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
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
- 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
- BologneseUS$4.00
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

What 1,171 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Tampa offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "outstanding pizza and pasta." The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic service" and delightful atmosphere. Guests love the "delicious food," including favorites like the burrata salad and Nutella pizza. A must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts!

1,171 Reviews

M
Mike
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great little find in downtown Tampa. Very fair pricing for the location. Penne Vodka was excellent and the Margherita Pizza was as well. My wife said the Tomato Basil soup she had was one of the best she’s tasted. Our waitress was also very helpful and friendly.
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Jen
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with family to have some pasta and pizza. Found Bavaro’s pizza to be excellent and very authentically Neapolitan. The pasta and apps were also really great, and the service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely come back!
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Brittany
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was mine and my boyfriend’s first time here and just let me start by saying wow, what an amazing first time experience. The food, atmosphere and service was all amazing we will definitely be back. We couldn’t stop talking about the wings and ravioli. We will be back and will recommend to everyone. The cook there has some serious talent.
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Serge
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was wonderful! Kendal’s customer service was above and beyond!
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Brenda
VIP
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have dined here several times and it’s always a wonderful experience. Food and service is absolutely fantastic!!! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
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Nancy
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was perfect. Sadly, our experience getting our table and keeping it for the time allowed on Bavaro's website (90 minutes) was less than stellar. At first it appeared that our reservation wasn't listed. The reservation was for 3 people at 3:30 inside on a busy Saturday. The hostess tried to give us an outdoor (very chilly day) table. When reminded indoors was reserved, we were then shown our table. My companions' food was excellent, the chicken on my chopped salad was quite dry. At 4:35, the manager came by, asked how our now consumed meals were and then told us our table was needed and we should leave asap. One of us was still enjoying her wine. We all found this to be rather rude considering there were at lease 6 vacant tables. Needless to say, we don't plan to return. We were 3 older women who were polite, quiet and left a 30% tip. There was no reason to ask us to leave that quickly.
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C
Clara
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food a little pricey but we'll worth the experience then enjoyed Tampa Bay Boat Parade
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Ed
Dallas
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best services I’ve ever had in the Tampa area. The pizza was awesome as well. I believe our waitress name was Kaitlyn. I cannot thank you enough for her patience, professionalism, and help.
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Jamie
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delish! Very authentic. Can’t speak much on the ambience as we sat on the sidewalk but that was our choice. Inside looked cute.
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Robert
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food, service, and place were great, but the noise (voices) was too loud. Will go back for the food and service. Will try outside eating.
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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 takeout 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 1171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 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.
Neighbourhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

8" Margherita

Spaghetti

Cavatelli

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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