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

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.5 (1227)
$30 and under
Italian
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our private dining options, perfect for any occasion. The restaurant has 3 different spaces to fit all your needs. Need more than 1 space? Rent out the whole restaurant!
  • Private party contact
    Jon Fritz: (941) 552-9131
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Main Street & Fletcher; Fruitville Rd
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Fletcher Ave. is one block east of 301. Cross Streets are Fruitville and Main St..Heading East on Main Street pass 301 and make a left onto Fletcher Ave. The restaurant is on the left. Heading East on Fruitville, cross main street and make a right at the Chase bank onto Fletcher Ave. Restaurant is on the right.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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What 1,227 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota offers "excellent pizza" and "delicious food" with a vibrant ambiance featuring live music. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and outdoor seating. While some mention noise and occasional service delays, the "authentic Italian experience" and "amazing" menu keep patrons coming back. Perfect for pizza lovers.
1,227 Reviews
  1. Dr. Ted VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great new find for my wife and I. The staff are incredibly friendly. Food was delicious. We enjoyed our experience tremendously.

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Particularly enjoyed the live music on Friday night. The pizza was great as usual.

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  3. Andrea

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent but service was not. Was waiting for our server the entire time and he was just hanging out talking with the host

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  4. Denise

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious entrees and super friendly service! Love this place!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 4 days ago
    Denise, Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  5. Amy VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizzas were good, our server Adrienne was very good. The music and ambiance of the outdoor space was perfect for our group of 8 but a bit loud for conversation. Fun night and I will be back.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on June 20, 2025
    We look forward to seeing you again, Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!!

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  6. Paula

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love every visit! I’m forgetting our waiters name but he is from Uruguay and has 2 kids 4 and 8. That should show we know him:) Thanks for the specialty meatball pizza it is now my favorite. It was cooked to perfection! It was a little thicker than others and I really like that. See you soon!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on June 20, 2025
    Paula, we are glad you were so taken care of by Adrian! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's, see you next time!

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  7. Don VIP

    Southwest Florida5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mr. Bavaro - $19.00 / glass for a $12.00 bottle of Chianti? Get real !! I’ll forget about all the other mis steps. When I was there a few months ago we were told that was being addressed. Let me know when it is and maybe we will be back. Thanks, Don

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  8. Mike

    Southwest Florida5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I was expecting a better overall experience than I received. Primarily I was disappointed with the food in that it wasn’t very hot. The pizza and the meatballs were somewhat lukewarm. Maybe that’s just how they serve it at this restaurant. The waiter was very nice and charming. I did have to go up and get a refill on a beer because he disappeared for a bit of time. I might try it again.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on June 7, 2025
    Hi Mike, we appreciate your honest feedback! Reviews like yours help us make corrections and make things better and we are going to be addressing this with our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Erin

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to an early dinner after the movies. Our server, Elijah, was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. He made some awesome recommendations including the Whipped Limoncello Pizza which was AMAZING! We will definitely be back!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on June 7, 2025
    We look forward to seeing you again, Erin!

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  10. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every pasta dish was great. Excellent pizza. Bruschetta some of the best.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on June 7, 2025
    Jeffrey, thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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FAQs

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota does offer 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 1227 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street & Fletcher; Fruitville Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Fletcher Ave. is one block east of 301. Cross Streets are Fruitville and Main St..Heading East on Main Street pass 301 and make a left onto Fletcher Ave. The restaurant is on the left. Heading East on Fruitville, cross main street and make a right at the Chase bank onto Fletcher Ave. Restaurant is on the right.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our private dining options, perfect for any occasion. The restaurant has 3 different spaces to fit all your needs. Need more than 1 space? Rent out the whole restaurant!
  • Private party contact
    Jon Fritz: (941) 552-9131
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