Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Tampa is a culinary gem that transports its diners straight to the heart of Italy with every bite. Nestled in the heart of Tampa, this charming eatery is renowned for its authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas and delectable pasta. The vibrant, rustic atmosphere, combined with their commitment to using only the finest, imported Italian ingredients, makes every meal a delightful journey through Italian flavors. Whether you’re savoring a wood-fired pizza with a perfectly thin and chewy crust, or indulging in a bowl of homemade pasta, Bavaro’s offers a true taste of Naples right in the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Come on in for some authentic Neapolitan-style pizza!
Cozy, brick-walled Italian trattoria with a wood-fired oven serves Neapolitan pies & rustic pastas.
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Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! The atmosphere is a full five stars. Warm, inviting, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy an amazing meal. The food is easily five stars as well. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care and passion. And the pizza chef deserves ten stars. You can truly taste the skill and dedication in every slice. Watching the pizzas being made was part of the experience, and the result was perfection. All in all, such a fantastic experience. Outstanding service, amazing food, and a vibe that makes you want to stay longer. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone I know.
… moreJ Andrade
It’s an excellent option if you like italian food, menu has options for all tastes. Located at downtown, has outside siting. My server was Ana, she exceeded my expectations, really professional and friendly, asking always if everything was good and if i need anything else. I had penne a la vodka, delicious and made to the perfection. For desert i had a Tiramisu, outsflavor. I highly recommend if you’re in Tampa to go there.
… moreSam Q
Absolutely delicious Italian food! The chicken parm with vodka sauce was to die for, and the penne was PERFECTLY al dente! I tried some of their bolognese with homemade tagliatelle and it was delicious as well. Some of the best Italian food I’ve had in Florida, which is saying a lot from someone who’s had plenty of the best New York Italian food. The interior was a bit small, but they have outdoor seating as well and were able to combine tables for larger groups.
… moreJ M
This is Fluffy with Offline – Recommend this spot they aren’t stingy with portion sizes and the food is really good! Ask for Dominique he’s an amazing server! Great customer service and knowledgeable. Their vodka sauce is to die for! I had it with the chicken, soup was really good & rich! And the bruschetta was amazing! 10/10
… moreGyasi O
Got my pizza fast. Now idk if you should do this, but I was around the same block and called in an order off the Google listing and the photos. No answer but the host called me back and took my order. Got the pizza in about 5 mins or less. This was a rainy Friday evening. Pizza was great. Soft dough, a little wet (I like that), and the flavor wasn’t too robust. Wild Fungi pizza. I’ll try ‘em again.
… moreCourtney Zupo
Wonderful experience! Came here with my partner due to it being close to the Straz Center, and we had a fantastic dinner. My partner had the chicken parm with penne a la vodka, and I had the wild funghi pizza. Food was fresh and delicious, our server was kind and attentive. Dessert was also lovely, I had the pistachio cannoli and loved it! This is a must try place in Tampa!
… moreNeal Wolff
Bavaros in Tampa is ina small setting got me excited for a wonderful meal. The chicken parmesan was promising. The sauce was homemade and good cheese melt. The chicken was tender and had a strong blend of cheese-sauce-chicken. I give this a very good score of 8 out of 10. I will definitely be back.
… moreLeï La
Bavaro’s Pizza had by far one of the best Neapolitan pizza in the greater Tampa area! I was astounded by the dedication to detail when it came to the food, moreover I really enjoyed the Rigatoni pasta, which I highly recommend! Maria was our server and she was Fantastic and gave us great recommendations 🙂
… moreTee O
We visited Bavaro’s because it was close to the arena for a Lightning game we were attending. We’re glad we tried this place out as it was a great experience. We didn’t have reservations, so was seated at the bar. Our waitress came over immediately and took our drink orders. She returned shortly, asked us if we had any questions, and took our order. We tried a tre-carne pizza and a penne alla vodka with grilled chicken. We were thrilled to see that they offered gluten-free penne pasta. The order arrived quickly. It was delicious and we were very happy with the taste and quality of the food! They were very accommodating, and our waitress was friendly, attentive, and nice. If we were to identify one negative, it was that their pasta portion size was a bit small. Other than that, we definitely enjoyed our dining experience at Bavaro’s. We will definitely be back!
… moreJuliana Cotto
We visited on a holiday and it was absolutely worth the drive. We came from almost two hours away, and every single thing we ordered was outstanding.
The pizzas were amazing, the meatballs were full of flavor, and the garlic bread was perfectly done. The famous vodka sauce truly lives up to the hype, it’s unbelievably good. We loved it so much that we ordered extra pizzas, meatballs, and additional vodka sauce to take home.
Our server took incredible care of us. Her recommendations were spot on, and she made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was fantastic, welcoming, comfortable, and just a great place to enjoy an amazing meal.
We will definitely be back.
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