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

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.5
4.5
1198 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 1,198 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota is a charming spot known for its "authentic Italian" cuisine. Guests rave about the "best wood-fired Pizza Napolitana" and "delicious cannolis," all served by a "friendly and efficient" staff. With live music and a "welcoming environment," it offers a delightful dining experience.

1,198 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Positive experience. Enjoyed the pizza. I would have preferred larger glasses of water with ice; however, I also did not request this. Live music was a nice touch. I did not notice any specials or any new items on the menu which would have interested me. Thanks!

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  2. Chris

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and a nice atmosphere on the patio with live music.

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  3. Frank

    Naples1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food good service. Convenient location for downtown Sarasota
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  4. Dr. C T VIP

    Tampa98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Douglas did a great job taking care of us once again. HH drinks were especially good at half off the normal price. The whole staff welcomed us. Entrees were perfect! Sitting in patio area with our dogs makes it a perfect location for us.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at Bavaro's, we hope to see you and your pups again soon!

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  5. Heidi

    Tampa7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Some great Italian food and outdoor patio! Definitely worth a visit!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Heidi, we appreciate that! Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  6. Matt

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and thoroughly knowledgeable staff. Pizza is top notch, and starters are thoroughly excellent.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 1 day ago
    Matt, Thank you for choosing Bavaro's!

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  7. Katherine

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place exceeded my expectations. It is loud inside- we sat outside. There was a party upstairs which added to the noise.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 3 days ago
    Katherine, we are glad to hear despite the volume being too loud for you, we still exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Maxine

    Tampa14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was delicious and service good up until pizza delivered, then he disappeared- restaurant was highly recommended and we plan to return
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 3 days ago
    Maxine, we are sorry to gear about the service you experienced recently. We would love another chance to serve you and look forward to seeing you again.

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  9. Ellen VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time there. Sat on the patio which was very nice with the live music. Had a mushroom pizza and Caesar salad. Salad was very good. Pizza was too wet and soggy in the middle. It tasted good just didn’t like the soggy part and was unable to pick up and eat normally.
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ellen, we are glad to hear your enjoyed your first time at Bavaro's. As far as the pizza, it is actually traditional Neapolitan style pizza which is defined by a charred crust and doughy center and is best enjoyed with a fork and knife. Maybe next time you can eat it this way, we also recommend trying one of fresh made pastas!

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  10. Sally VIP

    Naples40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous Friday night at Bavaro's Pizza Napolitana of Sarasota, FL. We were served by our most fave staffer, Steven, who splits his time managing and serving, and he has mastered that from our standpoint. We started with Bavaro's special Bruschetta appetizer. Nothing standard about it, and it's absolutely delicious. I truly cannot say enough about their wood-fired pizzas. With many toppings choices, their pizzas are the best we've had and we hail from New York where the pizza is mighty fine. Bavaro's will delight and satisfy your pizza and pasta cravings, but save room for dessert. Their in-house made cannolis (even the shells) are so delicious along with their in-house made tiramisu. Enjoy!!
    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaResponded on April 11, 2025
    Sally, thank you choosing Bavaro's each and every Friday!

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FAQs

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 1198 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 15 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 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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