Bavaro's

Bavaro's Tampa is one of four Bavaro's locations. You can find our other locations in St Pete, Winter Springs, and in the Southwest terminal at TPA. You can also find our pasta sauces on shelves at various local markets, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Sprouts, and Costco.

Bavaro's is located in Downtown Tampa on the corner of Franklin and Twiggs. We base our entire menu around a stunning wood-fired brick oven, hand crafted by the Ferrara’s; a 3rd generation Neapolitan family. From every seat you can see & hear the crackling of the logs, flames flickering with blazing heat encompassing every hand-crafted pizza. From gourmet pizza, home-made pasta, antipasti’s, and classic home-made desserts you will truly love the authentic culinary experience.

Our pizza is thin & soft with a slight crisp to the crust; topped with ingredients imported from Italy or locally grown and organic. Our food is an art form, which is prepared with passion as the founder and Pizzaiolo, Dan Bavaro was taught by 3rd generation, Neapolitan families. Welcome to Bavaro's…

Best restaurant award text:
Bavaro's earned the award for “Best Pizza in Tampa Bay” by Metromix 2 years running. The winner is selected by local patron’s voting for their favorite pizza. For more information: http://tampabay.metromix.com/restaurants/best-of-award/pizza/1656083/content

Bavaro's Catering:
Our restaurant and catering team can host private events up to 75 people during off hours, or unlimited amounts of guests off location. We cater to weddings, birthdays, local community luncheons, corporate functions and other private parties. Pizzaiolo Bavaro offers the finest authentic Italian cuisine prepared with quality ingredients to assure your guests enjoy a true culinary experience.

Bavaro's Catering Selections:
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.

Specials:
Wednesday: Happy hour 5-10
Thursday: No corkage fee
Friday: Happy hour 11-3