Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.5

1162 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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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Additional information

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

Private dining

Popular dishes

Garlic Bread$13.00
Wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano
- Sub Pomodoro Sauce$0.00
- Sub Pesto Sauce$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata Sauce$2.00
- Sub Crema Sauce$2.00
- Sub Vodka Sauce$2.00
- Sub Bolognese Sauce$4.00
- Sub Pink Sauce$0.00
Angela's Ricotta Meatballs$14.00
3 pieces. Beef, pork, pancetta, ricotta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
Heirloom Bruschetta$12.00
4 pieces. Crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil
Wood-Fired Broccolini$13.00
Crumbled crispy prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, EVOO, sea salt, lemon zest
Calabrian Wood-Fired Wings$19.00
8 pieces. Hot honey garlic Parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
- Well Done$0.00
Charcuterie Board$23.00
Bread Basket$6.00
- Regular$0.00
- Toasted$0.00

Lighter Fare (Sarasota)

Verde$14.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Verde (Half)$11.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Classic Caesar$13.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Classic Caesar (Half)$10.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Stracciatella Caprese$16.00
Marinated heirloom tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
Italian Chopped Salad$18.00
Romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, Parmigiano Reggiano, provolone, and champagne vinaigrette
- Add Dressing on Side$2.00

Pizza Napoletana (Sarasota)

Margherita Pizza$18.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, EVOO
Americano Pizza$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
Diavola Pizza$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilis
Tre - Carne Pizza$20.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, speck, evoo
Wild Funghi Pizza$19.00
Baby Bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo. Red or white pie
- Red Pie$0.00
- White Pie$0.00
Burrata Pizza$20.00
Stracciatella, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Whipped Limoncello Pizza$18.00
Whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme infused evoo, crumbled prosciutto di parma, homemade calabrian honey, fried thyme

Pastaria (Sarasota)

Penne Alla Vodka$20.00
Contains pork. Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Tagliatelle Bolognese$23.00
fresh tagliatelle with house-made bolognese sauce
- 50/50 Tag (Spicy Meat)$4.00
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Spaghetti$23.00
Fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil oil
- No Meatball$0.00
- Sub Sausage$0.00
- Sub Chicken$0.00
- Sub Shrimp$5.00
- Sub Broccolini$8.00
- Sub Vodka Sauce$2.00
- Sub Crema Sauce$2.00
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Rigatoni Al Funghi$26.00
Rigatoni, chicken, cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
- Sub Shrimp$1.00
- Sub Sausage$0.00
Ravioli Al Formaggio$25.00
10 pieces. Fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in bavaro's famous vodka sauce
- Sub Pomodoro Sauce$0.00
- Sub Pink Sauce$0.00
- Sub Vodka Sauce$2.00
- Sub Pesto Sauce$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata Sauce$2.00
- Sub Crema Sauce$2.00
- Sub Bolognese Sauce$4.00
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Mike's Seafood Pasta$32.00
Fresh tagliatelle, middleneck clams, pinot grigio, Calabrian chili, basil oil
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Pasta Bavaro$16.00
Pick your choice of pasta and sauce
- Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Rigatoni$0.00
- Ravioli Formaggio$2.00
- Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Pomodoro Sauce$0.00
- Sub Pesto Sauce$2.00
- Sub Arrabbiata Sauce$2.00
- Sub Crema Sauce$2.00
- Sub Vodka Sauce$2.00
- Sub Bolognese Sauce$4.00
- Sub Pink Sauce$0.00
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00
Side of Sauce$0.00
select a 4 oz portion of your favorite Bavaro's homemade sauce
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Add Pomodoro on Side$2.00
- Add Bolognese on Side$4.00
- Add Vodka on Side$4.00
- Add Crema On Side$2.00

Dolce

1 Piece Cannoli$4.00
Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
3 Pieces Cannoli$11.00
Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
- All Plain$0.00
- All 3 Pistachio$3.00
- All 3 Chocolate Chips$3.00
- 1 Pistachio, 1 Chocolate Chips, 1 Plain$2.00
- 2 Pistachio, 1 Chocolate Chips$3.00
- 2 Pistachio, 1 Plain$2.00
- 2 Chocolate Chips, 1 Pistachio$2.00
- 2 Chocolate Chips, 1 Plain$2.00
- 2 Plain, 1 Pistachio$1.00
- 2 Plain, 1 Chocolate Chips$1.00
Tiramisu$11.00
Espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, Ghirardelli cocoa powder
Nutella Pizza$11.00
Wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar

What 1,162 people are saying

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
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.

1,162 Reviews

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Marc VIP
Fort Lauderdale24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and wine was fabulous! Great service &/good live music as well.
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anna
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Doug for the wonderful first time customer service with a smile experience. The pizza was fabulous with a yummy side of spaghetti. Oh, that Limonell shot was perfect for end of meal. Also, love the outside music with Bryan Spainhower... An exceptional soloist... Just LoVeD... Thank you and hope to be back soon. With appreciation L and A
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John
Milwaukee3 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately this was not a good meal this time at Bavarros. Pasta was overcooked in one dish, pizza came out with wrong toppings on another, and one dish was forgotten all together and was finally brought out after the other four in the party had eaten. Waitress disappeared for long stretches. If it wasn’t for another server coming to check on us we would have had barely any attention at all.
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joseph VIP
Chicago4 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We have gone to Bavaro’s many times before tonight. After we ordered we asked the server if we can get some bread, which was always given without asking. The server looked puzzled by our request but eventually gave use five small pieces of bread on a plate. When I received the check there was a $6 charge for the bread. It wouldn’t have bothered me if the server explained that there would be a charge but he didn’t. It was very sad to be taken advantage of by the staff. By the way…the bread wasn’t worth half that price.
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Sally VIP
Naples36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hurry over to Bavaro's Pizza Napolitana in Sarasota for the best and most delicious wood-fired pizza you will find. In addition to the best pizza,the unique offerings on their menu are absolutely delicious, all prepared to order & served with care by the wonderful staff. Be sure to save room for dessert as they make their own cannolis in-house (even the shells), tiramisu and more. Suggest to book a reservation on weekends where they also have live music on the patio. It's a dining experience you'll want to repeat; we go every Friday night and no place else compares. Mangia & enjoy.
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Myra
Miami27 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We order pizza napolitana it was under cooked and the sauce was running, the risotto with scallops was not that great, the arugula salad need it more dressing , we asked for more and they charged $2.00 for it. This place is not that good for the price
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Service was friendly but slow or non-existent. We were the only ones sitting inside (outside had a large party and other tables) and it still took 5 minutes to be greeted. Lots of staff were walking around. It was 5:30pm. Bartender finally came over and took our order. Food was was dropped off by a server. Empty drinks and no offers to refill as nobody stopped to check on us. Staff was everywhere. We moved our plates to the edge of the table so they knew we were done and waited patiently for someone to come back and bring the check. Food was so good that we will definitely give it another chance.
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Shannon VIP
Tampa29 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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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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 1162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Dining areas

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

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Private Event - Upstairs

Downstairs

Patio

Custom inquiry

Margherita Pizza

Meats

Burrata Pizza

Antipasti (Sarasota)

Garlic Bread$13.00

Angela's Ricotta Meatballs$14.00

Heirloom Bruschetta$12.00

Wood-Fired Broccolini$13.00

Calabrian Wood-Fired Wings$19.00

Charcuterie Board$23.00

Bread Basket$6.00

Lighter Fare (Sarasota)

Verde$14.00

Verde (Half)$11.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Classic Caesar (Half)$10.00

Stracciatella Caprese$16.00

Italian Chopped Salad$18.00

Pizza Napoletana (Sarasota)

Margherita Pizza$18.00

Americano Pizza$19.00

Diavola Pizza$19.00

Tre - Carne Pizza$20.00

Wild Funghi Pizza$19.00

Burrata Pizza$20.00

Whipped Limoncello Pizza$18.00

Pastaria (Sarasota)

Penne Alla Vodka$20.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$23.00

Spaghetti$23.00

Rigatoni Al Funghi$26.00

Ravioli Al Formaggio$25.00

Mike's Seafood Pasta$32.00

Pasta Bavaro$16.00

Side of Sauce$0.00

Dolce

1 Piece Cannoli$4.00

3 Pieces Cannoli$11.00

Tiramisu$11.00

Nutella Pizza$11.00

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