Sarasota Live Entertainment
We are thrilled and honored to be able to provide live entertainment for our guests in a safe and welcoming environment and, most importantly, to be able to support local musicians. As opportunities for touring continue to lessen, it is through community support that will help make the arts endure and thrive.
So, join us for from-scratch Italian created and inspired from 100 year-old family recipes while enjoying live entertainment under our large outdoor, covered patio in Downtown Sarasota near the historic courthouse!
Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get live entertainment updates!
Menu
We adhere to the ancient methods of Italian cooking. Our entire menu is crafted from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients.
Small Plates
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Garlic Bread $9
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano (add cheese $2)
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Ricotta Meatballs (3) $13
beef, ricotta, pork & pancetta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
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Heirloom Bruschetta (4) $9
house made bread, whipped ricotta, heirloom tomato, basil
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Wood-fired Broccolini $13
crumbled crispy prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt, lemon zest
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $10
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, house made bread
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Antipasto Bavaro $16
bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
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Calabrian Wings $19
hot honey garlic parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
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Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters 6 for $18 | 12 for $36
parmesan, pecorino romano, basil garlic butter, crispy pancetta
CHARCUTERIE
Served with bread, nuts, fig jam, honey comb & apple slices $23
Meats
Prosciutto De Parma | pork, dried, cured, delicate sweet
Sweet Soppressata | pork, dried, cured, rich, savory
Spicy Soppressata | pork, red chili, dried, cured, heat
Cheesesˇ
Pecorino Romano | sheep, firm, salty, Italy
Point Reyes Toma | cow, semi-firm, creamy, buttery, U.S.
Lighter Fare
(add chicken or shrimp $8, salmon $12)
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Wild Caught Salmon $27
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, fennel puree, sautéed spinach
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Calabrian Mussels (1lb) $24
san marzano tomato broth, crumbled fennel sausage, homemade basil oil
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Verde $12
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oilˇ
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Classic Caesar $12
romaine, wood-fired crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
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Italian Chopped Salad $16
romaine, red onion, tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmesan, provolone, champagne vinaigrette
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Stracciatella Caprese $16
marinated heirloom tomato, basil, evoo, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn
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Vegetti $19
sautéed zucchini noodles, seared shrimp, choice of sausage or chicken, pomodoro sauce *may substitute proteins for mixed veggies
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
(substitute imported bufala mozzarella or Follow Your Heart® vegan cheese +$3)
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Margherita $15
(add imported bufala mozzarella +$3)
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evooˇ -
Americano $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
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Diavola $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilis
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Tre-Carne $19
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto
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Salsicce $19
fior di latte, wood fired broccolini, spicy fennel sausage, homemade calabrian honey
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Wild Funghi $18
locally sourced mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie)
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Burrata $19
(add proscuitto di parma +$3)
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo -
Quattro Formaggi $19
fior di latte, provolone piccante, asiago, parmigiano reggiano, spicy soppressata, garlic, oregano, evoo
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Whipped Limoncello $18
whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme infused evoo, crumbled prosciutto di parma, homemade calabrian honey, fried thyme
PASTARIA
select gluten free pastas available upon request +$3
Add chicken or shrimp $8, sausage $7, 2 Homemade Meatballs $9
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Penne alla Vodka $19
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne
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Tagliatelle Bolognese $21
tagliatelle pasta in bolognese sauce
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Spaghetti $21
homemade spaghetti, beef & pork meatballs, basil oil, parmigiano
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Ravioli al Formaggio $22
homemade ravioli, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta cheese, vodka sauce
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Rigatoni al Funghi $25
rigatoni pasta, chicken, locally sourced mushroom, sundried tomato, cream sauce, truffle oil, fried basil
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Tagliatelle al Limone $36
homemade tagliatelle, choice of seared chicken or shrimp, wood-fired broccolini, lemon-crema sauce, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest
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Frutti di Mare $32
homemade spaghetti, mussels, shrimp, san marzano broth, calabrian chili, basil oil
DOLCI
Desserts are made from-scratch daily.
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Cannoli by Vito Bavaro 1 for $4 | 3 for $11
homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
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Tiramisu $11
espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, ghirardelli cocoa powder
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Nutella Pizza $11
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar
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Gelato $8
vanilla bean and hazelnut chocolate gelato
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Complimentary Birthday Nutella
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar with gelato and a sparkler
Allergy Statement: GF/V/VG items available upon request. Menu items may contain or come into contact
with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. For more information, please speak with a manager.
Small Plates
-
Garlic Bread $8
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggianoˇ (add cheese $2)
-
Ricotta Meatballs (3) $13
beef, ricotta, pork & pancetta, crostini, pomodoro sauce
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Heirloom Bruschetta (4) $8
ciabatta toast, whipped ricotta, heirloom tomato, basilˇ
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $9
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, ciabattaˇ
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Antipasto Bavaro $14
mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
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Wood-fired Wings $18
hot honey garlic parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
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Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters 6 for $17
12 for $34parmesan, pecorino romano, garlic butter, crispy pancetta
CHARCUTERIE
Served with bread, nuts, fig jam, honey comb & apple slices $23
Meats
Prosciutto De Parma | pork, dried, cured, delicate sweet
Sweet Soppressata | pork, dried, cured, rich, savory
Mortadella | pork, bologna, mild, pistachios
Cheesesˇ
Pecorino Romano | sheep, firm, salty, Italy
Point Reyes Toma | cow, semi-firm, creamy, buttery, U.S.
Lighter Fare
(add chicken $5, shrimp $7, salmon $12)
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Verde $10
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oilˇ
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Mediterranean $11
baby spinach, grape tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, fig vinaigretteˇ
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Italian Chop Salad $15
romaine, red onion, tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmesan, champagne vinaigrette
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Burrata Caprese $13
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, pink peppercornˇ
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Wild Caught Salmon $25
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, fennel puree, sautéed spinach
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Vegetti $19
sautéed zucchini noodles, homemade spicy sausage, seared shrimp, pomodoro sauce
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
(add follow your heart vegan mozzarella +$1)
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Margherita $14
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evooˇ
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Americano $16
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
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Diavola $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, mixed peppers, Piccolo's Italian sausage, basil, chili oil
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Tre-Carne $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, sweet soppressata, prosciutto cotto
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Prosciutto $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, prosciutto cotto, fresno chili, red onion
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Funghi $16
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, mushroom, garlic, basil, evooˇ
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Burrata $18
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
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Quattro Formaggi $19
fior di latte, provolone piccante, asiago, parm igiano reggiano, spicy soppressata, garlic, oregano, evoo
PASTARIA
(select gluten free pastas available upon request)
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Penne alla Vodka $17
pancetta, onion, cream, san marzano tomato, vodka sauce, pasta alla crema with penne pasta
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Tagliatelle Bolognese $19
tagliatelle pasta in bolognese sauce
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Spaghetti $20
homemade spaghetti, beef & pork meatballs, basil oil, parmigiana reggiano
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Ravioli al Formaggio $21
homemade ravioli, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta cheese, vodka sauce
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Rigatoni al Funghi $22
rigatoni pasta, chicken, mushroom, sundried tomato, cream sauce, truffle oil, fried basil
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Cavatelli $23
cavatelli pasta, gulf shrimp, peas, mascarpone cheese, crispy prosciutto
DOLCI
Desserts are made from-scratch daily.
-
Cannoli 1 for $4 | 3 for $11
homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
-
Tiramisu $9
espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, ghirardelli cocoa powder
-
Nutella Pizza $9
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar
-
Gelato $7
vanilla bean and hazelnut chocolate gelato
-
Complimentary Birthday Nutella
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar with gelato and a sparkler
Allergy Statement: GF/V/VG items available upon request. Menu items may contain or come into contact
with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. For more information, please speak with a manager.
Order large Party Catering
The perfect way to enjoy large-party portions of your favorite hand-crafted dishes for any event.
Contact Bavaro's - Sarasota
Hours of Operation
27 Fletcher Ave. Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm / Friday-Saturday 5-10pm
(941) – 552 – 9131 / sarasotaevents@bavarospizza.com
Parking:
Public parking on Main St., City parking lot adjacent to restaurant (Fletcher and Main), Handicap parking in rear of building.
Meet our Performers
Live music available daily from 6:00 – 9:00 PM!
Please follow our Facebook page for performance dates of your favorite artist.
Currently in Downtown Sarasota, we have the following musicians in rotation:
– Natalia Bonfini, New-Aged Blues Musician
– Akiem Esdail, Jazz Guitarist
– Gustav Viehmeyer, Gypsy Jazz Guitarist
– The House Cats, Bebop and Swing Jazz Duo
– James Hyde, Award-winning singer and Performer
Natalia Bonfini
The House Cats
Akiem Esdaile
Gustav Viehmeyer
James Hyde
