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

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa

4.8
4.8
1190 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Paul

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 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.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded today
    Paul, thank you for choosing Bavaro's. We appreciate the feedback and we are sorry you had to experience that.

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  7. Lisa

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 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.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - TampaResponded today
    Hi Lisa, we are so sorry to hear about the service you received. This is not the service we strive to provide and we will be sharing this with our team to make sure it does not happen again. Thank you for dining with us!

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  8. Kathleen

    Poconos

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 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 February 7, 2025
    See you soon Kathleen!

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  9. David

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 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 January 29, 2025
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  10. Gene

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 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 January 13, 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 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 1190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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
  • 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&#39;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.
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