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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

4.5
4.5
619 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

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.

As a pioneer in the traditional Neapolitan pizza culture, Bavaro’s has set the standard for authentic Italian food, and has paved, and continues to pave, the way for many others in the industry.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 14 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Aimee Daley: (908) 812-4206

  • 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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What 619 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. DaveC

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Ordered the ravioli it came out almost cold and the ravioli was so stale the edges had curled and was crunchy
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Happy hour buy one get one bottles of wine was a great deal, and the food was delicious!
  3. tinaB

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Staff was very good and friendly, but the food was not up to par. Our entree was cold and undercooked. The manager offered to re-make the ravioli dish but we had an appointment to get to. The rest of the meals were just ok. I would give it a second try only because the staff was very friendly.
  4. XimenaG

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The pizza was delicious and the service amazing! Thank for all!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaraunts in the area. Today we had Josh as our server. He was delightful. We brought my MIL today and got all our regular items so she could experience it all. If your not sure what to order you can’t go wrong with the meatballs, bruschetta (different than the norm but delicious) Margherita pizza and penne Al a vodka.
  6. JennaJ

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Was delicious! Would definitely come back, pizza was good, easy drinking wine & patio hangs. Definitely worth the stop

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023Thanks for sharing your experience with us! So glad to hear you enjoyed everything.

  7. PBeauchamp

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit the staff and food were fantastic!!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023So glad to hear it! Looking forward to seeing you for round two!

  8. 0lliesmom

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Made an inside reservation but when we arrived were told all the inside tables were given to people who had not made inside reservations because it was raining. I specifically made an indoor reservation for this reason. I could sit at the bar or wait an hour. Chose the bar and was ok but not what I reserved

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023We do apologize for the inconvenience. We did our best to accommodate everyone given the change in weather. We hope to see you again!

  9. FrankJ

    Denver

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The folks could not have nicer, the food was great (and plentiful), and our server was extremely efficient.... AND accommodated a last minute addition from 4 to 5 without batting an eye.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023Thanks for sharing your experience FrankJ!

  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pizza was delicious ! I had one with vegan cheese , it was so good , 1 margharita and one 3 cheese were excellent too

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023So glad you hear you enjoyed everything!

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bavaro’s may be a bit loud but there’s a lot energy in the crowd and the pizza and pasta is excellent!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on May 3, 2023We're here for it! Thanks for supporting Bavaro's!

  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Inside seating is a bit cramped but only slightly disruptive to the experience. Josh our server was very friendly and helped me with getting a NA beverage. Loved my Chicken Milanese! Would definitely come again

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 27, 2023Thank you for dining with us! We'll see you again soon!

  13. DylanM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food took an extremely long time to come out. Our reservation was at 745pm & food did not come out till around 915pm. Menu is limited & the food was not great - did not have much flavor or taste. I have been to much better Italian restaurants in DTSP.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 27, 2023We're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit with us DylanM. We take all of our guests' feedback to heart and this will be shared with the team to improve. We do hope to see you again.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food would of been amazing if it was hot. Had to send meatballs back to be heated up. Pasta was warm but cold by the time the meatballs came back. Server was sweet but it was the end of night. Took a little bit to get cutlery and napkins. Food had to sit until she came back with forks and plates.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 27, 2023We're sorry to hear this! We will be sure to share this with our team to improve our guest experience. We do hope you'll give us another try - we promise to do better!

  15. FastFreddy

    Naples

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nice place, polite service, food decent. Great people watching!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 18, 2023Thanks for stopping in - hope to see you again!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Did not honor reservations and did not get to seat until 30 minutes later. Very little communication or apology no offer to comp drinks or apps while we waited. My pizza arrived and was undercooked and had to send it back. Overall food was average.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 18, 2023We're so sorry to hear this happened while dining with us. It is not the level of service we hope to provide. Please check your direct messages. Thank you!

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Continues to be our FAV pizza stop in st Pete, ok in Central Fl…service is fast and friendly the staff seems genuinely happy to be there and it shows so that hardly happens …goood vibes here. The pizza is wood fired and executed to perfection. Yum! We always eat too much at Bavaro’s, we never regret it. :) GO!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 18, 2023We appreciate the review, and recommendation! Looking forward to next time!

  18. Justin

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. Will definitely be back again!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on April 18, 2023Thank you for supporting Bavaro's!

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Server was a little slow and not attentive to our needs. She liked talking to her coworkers more than provide a service to the customers.
  20. JillM

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took some family here for dinner and it was fantastic as always. Love Bavaro’s.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 31, 2023Thanks for bringing in the family JillM! See you again soon.

  21. Deloptd

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Nice meal and great service! Drafts and vino were perfect, beautiful night

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 31, 2023It was our pleasure! Thanks for stopping in.

  22. sanpaul

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super good service and our lunches were fresh and delicious!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 31, 2023We're so glad to hear it! Thanks for dining with us!

  23. ToniP

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Thr pizza I ordered thr funghi was delicious. Wish they had some Paleo options , my husband couldn’t order anything there at all .

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 24, 2023Thanks for dining with us Paul! We do have some dishes that would be considered Paleo-friendly, please be sure to ask your server what we have, and any modifications that can be made. Hope to see you again soon.

  24. Deloptd

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Bavarros pizza , salads and beverages excellent. Pasta a little too much sauce but still tasty. Server was OK but could have been friendlier.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 16, 2023Thank you for your feedback, and for dining with us. We hope to see you again soon!

  25. EricB

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The pizza crust was not as crispy as I thought it should be for a neopolitan pizza
  26. DianaG

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Elijah our server was fabulous, the food was excellent and were large portions and authentic dishes, just delicious. We had the Caymus Conundrum wine with our meal — all excellent.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 9, 2023Thanks for sharing your experience, DianaG! Hope to see you again soon.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and outdoor table service very attentive!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 9, 2023The team thanks you for dining with us!

  28. WendyP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! We had made a reservation for a table of eight and we waited only 15 minutes when we got there. Waiter was very accommodating and friendly.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 9, 2023Thanks for bringing in your group WendyP! So glad you enjoyed everything.

  29. GalinaA

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice spot for lunch with the family! Loved the pizza.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on March 16, 2023Thanks for bringing in the family! Hope to see you again soon.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Seating along wall was tight but everything else was 10/10
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Small place, decent food, price is in line with most DTSP offerings. Not a fan of the charcoal taste on the pizza. I know some is to be expected in a wood fired oven, but in my opinion this was excessive. I eat at two other restaurants with a wood fired oven on a regular basis, and the couple at the table next to us made a comment about it as well. Penne aka Vodka was good, Bruschetta was very good.
  32. MichaelC

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The pizza was excellent as was Peroni on tap. Service was cheerful and just attentive enough.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on February 12, 2023Thanks for the support MichaelC, we love to hear it!

  33. JillM

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This Bavaros is my favorite one. I love the Penne A La Vodka.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on February 12, 2023It's been a crowd favorite since day one! Hope to see you again soon!

  34. SusanH

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The pizza and salad were both excellent! Josh our server couldn’t have been better,!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on February 2, 2023Thank you for the review SusanH! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time eating there the service was the highlight this time. Excellent server, he was calm thoughtful, friendly and professional . The food was great! The bottom of the pizza this time has a lot of black char. We ate oysters,pasta, meatballs and cannolis all delicious.
  36. BillC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    One of our go-to Italian dining spots in The Burg. Very good food and the waitstaff is well trained and very pleasant.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on January 19, 2023It's always our pleasure BillC! Thanks for supporting Bavaro's!

  37. Tatas

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience2
    Muy buena comida. La atención no fue buena

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on January 19, 2023Gracias por visitarnos. Compartiremos su opinión con nuestro equipo.

  38. GaryS

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there for my wife’s birthday and the food was great. My daughter never ate so much. We even got the Nutella pizza!

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on January 19, 2023Thanks for choosing Bavaro's for your special celebration!

  39. Nicole

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience4
    The meal was as expected. Nothing special. The hostess was beyond rude. Near the end of my meal, yet not done, she asked to join another empty table with mine. I said, sure, since I knew I would be leaving soon. Instead of pulling the empty table to mine, she reaches to move my table away from me. I stopped her and asked what she was doing. She said she needed to move the tables closer. Common sense would move the empty table closer to the one being used. But, no. I asked her to wait until I left the restaurant. Well, she almost ran me down making a beeline for the table as soon as I stood up. Your staff is the face of the restaurant. And one who lacks good, professional customer service is the reason for loss of customers and revenue. I doubt I will visit again. The food wasn't memorable enough to return; the hostess really set the tone though. And, there are more than enough restaurants on Central to not experience that type of behavior.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on January 19, 2023Hi Nicole, we apologize for this misunderstanding and we will share this with our team to improve on our service. We do hope you will give us another chance.

  40. michaelp

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was great! Read the menu. We ordered a proscuitto pizza and it was ham. Proscuitto cotto is just cooked ham. Unlike most places proscuitto here is not the cured proscuitto you get everywhere else. Any way the pizza was still good. Waiter took care of us.

    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PeteResponded on January 19, 2023Thanks for choosing Bavaro's Michaelp! We use two types of proscuitto: di parma (cured) and cotto (cooked). We do offer both on different pizzas, so be sure to ask your server which you will be getting (and let them know which you'd prefer!) We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete using the Order Online button. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete also 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 4.5 stars by 619 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

7:30 PM


Booked 14 times today
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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Aimee Daley: (908) 812-4206

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