Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

4.7

781 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
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.*

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
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 258-7517
Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
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
While your event is at Bavaro's, enjoy the atmosphere of 100 year old historic brick walls, imported Italian floors, and a hand-crafted mahogany bar with mosaic Italian tiles. Listen and relax with a compilation of Italian music and Frank Sinatra playing in the backdrop; all while you can see and hear the crackling logs on the cooking surface of the 3rd generation wood-fired brick oven.

Location
945 central ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Cross street
9th
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caprese Panuozzo$14.00
fior di latte, pesto, heirloom tomato, evoo, balsamic reduction, basil, sea salt
Italian Panuozzo$15.00
hot soppressata, prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto, red onion, parmigiano reggiano, provolone, arugula, champagne vinaigrette
Stracciatella Panuozzo$16.00
prosciutto cotto, heirloom tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt
50/50 Special$14.50
Combine any two: half panuozzo, half salad, cup of tomato basil

Portafoglio

Margherita Portafoglio$12.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano romano, basil, evoo
Meatball Portafoglio$15.00
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, whipped ricotta, parmigiano reggiano
Stacciatella Portafoglio$16.00
prosciutto cotto, heirloom tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt

Lighter Fare

Classic Caesar$12.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Classic Caesar (Half)$9.00
Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade Caesar dressing
Tomato Basil Soup Cup$7.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
Tomato Basil Soup Bowl$10.00
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
Verde$13.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Verde (Half)$10.00
Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil

Pizza Napoletana

8" Margherita$12.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
8" American Pie$13.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
8" Diavola$13.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilies
8" Tre - Carne$14.00
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto, spicy Italian sausage, basil, evoo
8" Burrata$14.00
Burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
8" Wild Funghi$14.00
Cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo. Red or white pie
- Red Pie$0.00
- White Pie$0.00

Pastaria

Lunch Penne Alla Vodka$13.00
Contains pork. Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
Lunch Ravioli Al Formaggio$15.00
6 pieces. Fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in bavaro's famous vodka sauce
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
Lunch Spaghetti$14.00
Fresh spaghetti, one beef & pork meatball, pomodoro sauce, basil oil
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
Lunch Rigatoni Al Funghi$15.00
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
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
Lunch Pasta Bavaro$16.00
Pick your choice of pasta and sauce
- Penne$0.00
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Rigatoni$0.00
- Ravioli Formaggio$2.00
- Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Rigatoni$0.00
- Sub Tagliatelle$0.00
- Sub Penne$0.00
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00
- Pomodoro Sauce$0.00
- Pesto$2.00
- Arrabbiata Sauce$2.00
- Crema$2.00
- Vodka Sauce$4.00
- Bolognese$4.00
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
- Sub Spaghetti$0.00
- Sub Gluten Free Penne$4.00
- Sub Ravioli Formaggio$4.00

What 781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Petersburg
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete is a delightful destination for Italian cuisine lovers. Guests rave about the "best Napoletana pizza" and "delicious house-made pasta." The atmosphere is lively, with standout service from staff like "Jennifer" and "Colby." While some find service inconsistent, the overall experience remains "outstanding."

781 Reviews

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Hannah
Orlando
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaros is always one of my favorite places to dine. However, this time, the Ceaser salad was way too fishy and the lettuce was saturated in it. Both pizzas were burned on the bottom too. Also, we were dining with friends and unfortunately, did not receive the happy hour price on several glasses of wine that was purchased. An oversight that I did not check until the following day, reviewing the receipt. Overall, we will be back, but will definitely be checking the itemized before paying (and skipping the salad).
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Melanie
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual everything was wonderful. We ordered the Verde Salad, bruschetta and the homemade spaghetti and meatballs.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded 5 days ago
Glad to hear it! We appreciate your loyalty to Bavaro's!
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Beth
Salt Lake City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy dining at Bavaro’s and last night was no exception. The food was delicious and the service was terrific.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's. Until next time, Beth!
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Lynda
Tampa
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We come here frequently and normally enjoy our experience. The Pizza was okay but came out with the salad…would have sent back but it just would have sat under heat lamp. Hostess was missing for about 5 to 10 minutes and chaos at the stand.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on October 21, 2024
Hi Lynda, we are sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. As you said, this is not our typical service but we appreciate the feedback!
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Chris
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Oysters, pizza and pasta were great. Service was great too.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on September 23, 2024
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!
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Brett
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessica was our server and she was fantastic. She was very fun and helpful. The food was great, white wine pasta is top notch.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on September 23, 2024
Happy to hear it, Brett! We hope to see you back in soon!
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Tom
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a pizza and two pasta dishes. Meals were tasty and hot with ample portions for dinner. Service was very attentive and helpful while making chocies. Will definitely visit this location again. On-street parking was available with just a short walk.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on September 23, 2024
Thank you for choosing Bavaro's! We look forward to seeing you again!
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PHILLIP
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jennifer was outstanding and the food was beyond delicious!
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Jane
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bavaro’s is our FAVORITE pizza and their other menu items are awesome as well. Tried the limoncello ricotta special and it was delicious! Their Wednesday night 1/2 off bottle of wine will bring us back midweek again. None better than Bavaro’s!
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on September 9, 2024
Thank you for your loyalty to Bavaro's Jane!
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David
Coastal Georgia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We love this restaurant but unfortunately last night even though we had a reservation there was no tables available and we had to wait another 35 minutes just to get seated, we got finally seated to an outside table next to the bar next-door and the music was so loud, we did not have a good experience, and the food was unfortunately very salty this time :/
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on September 9, 2024
David, we are so sorry to hear of your recent experience. Could you please reach out to us via our website so we could make this up to you?
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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 258-7517.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete is rated 4.7 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

945 central ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Additional information

Cross street
9th
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bavarospizza.com/
Phone number
(727) 258-7517
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
While your event is at Bavaro's, enjoy the atmosphere of 100 year old historic brick walls, imported Italian floors, and a hand-crafted mahogany bar with mosaic Italian tiles. Listen and relax with a compilation of Italian music and Frank Sinatra playing in the backdrop; all while you can see and hear the crackling logs on the cooking surface of the 3rd generation wood-fired brick oven.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

8" Margherita

Margherita Pizza

Burrata Pizza

Panuozzo

Caprese Panuozzo$14.00

Italian Panuozzo$15.00

Stracciatella Panuozzo$16.00

50/50 Special$14.50

Portafoglio

Margherita Portafoglio$12.00

Meatball Portafoglio$15.00

Stacciatella Portafoglio$16.00

Lighter Fare

Classic Caesar$12.00

Classic Caesar (Half)$9.00

Tomato Basil Soup Cup$7.00

Tomato Basil Soup Bowl$10.00

Verde$13.00

Verde (Half)$10.00

Pizza Napoletana

8" Margherita$12.00

8" American Pie$13.00

8" Diavola$13.00

8" Tre - Carne$14.00

8" Burrata$14.00

8" Wild Funghi$14.00

Pastaria

Lunch Penne Alla Vodka$13.00

Lunch Ravioli Al Formaggio$15.00

Lunch Spaghetti$14.00

Lunch Rigatoni Al Funghi$15.00

Lunch Pasta Bavaro$16.00

Side of Sauce$0.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete restaurant rated?

Does Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete offer gift cards?

Is Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card