Tampa
Consider us to complete your day in the Tampa area with authentic, from-scratch Italian food! Located at 514 N Franklin St. in Downtown Tampa, we’re only minutes from Straz Center, Tampa Theatre, Florida Aquarium, Curtis Hixon Park, Riverwalk and much more!
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.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get live entertainment updates!
Tampa
Consider us to complete your day in the Tampa area with authentic, from-scratch Italian food! Located at 514 N Franklin St. in Downtown Tampa, we’re only minutes from Straz Center, Tampa Theatre, Florida Aquarium, Curtis Hixon Park, Riverwalk and much more!
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.
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 $10
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggianoˇ (add cheese $3)
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Ricotta Meatballs (3) $13
beef, ricotta, pork and pancetta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
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Heirloom Bruschetta (4) $10
house made bread, whipped ricotta, heirloom tomato, basilˇ
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Wood-fired Broccolini $13
crumbled crispy prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, seal salt, lemon zest
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $9
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, house made bread
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Antipasto Bavaro $15
bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
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Wood-fired 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, garlic butter, crispy pancetta
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Calabrian Mussels (1lb) $24
san marzano tomato broth, crumbled fennel sausage, homemade basil oil
CHARCUTERIE
Imported Italian meats and cheeses served with bread, nuts, jam, honey comb and 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 $8, shrimp $9, wild-caught salmon $18
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Tomato Basil Soup cup $6 | bowl $9
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
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Verde $12
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oilˇ
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Classic Caesar $11
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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Burrata Caprese $14
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, pink peppercornˇ
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Wild-caught Salmon $29
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, wood-roasted broccolini, charred leek, pistachio pesto
Pizza Napoletana
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas featuring hand stretched pizza dough using a 100 year old yeast culture.
(substitute imported bufala mozzarella or Follow Your Heart® vegan mozzarella +$4)
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Margherita $15
(add imported bufala mozzarella $4)
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evooˇ -
Americano $16
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 $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto
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Prosciutto $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto
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Wild Funghi $18
baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie)
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Burrata $18
(add proscuitto di parma $3)
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Wood-Fired Panini
available only at lunch open-4pm
Pastaria
(substitute imported gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles +$4)
add chicken $8, shrimp $9, sausage $8, 2 homemade meatballs $9, wild-caught salmon $18
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Penne alla Vodka $19
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported 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, 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 $22
rigatoni pasta, chicken, mushroom, sundried tomato, cream sauce, truffle oil, fried basil
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Tagliatelle al Limone $28
homemade tagliatelle, choice of seared shrimp or chicken, wood-fired broccolini, lemon-crema sauce, proscuitto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest
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 & a sparkler (drivers license will be needed at time of checkout for redemption)
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
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Garlic Bread $8
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggianoˇ (add cheese $2)
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Ricotta Meatballs (3) $13
beef, ricotta, pork and 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 $34
parmesan, 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
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas featuring hand stretched pizza dough using a 100 year old yeast culture.
(add follow your heart vegan mozzarella +$1)
-
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
Wood-Fired Panini
available only at lunch open-4pm
Pastaria
(select gluten free pastas available upon request)
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Penne alla Vodka $18
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.
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Cannoli by Vito bavaro 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 & a sparkler (drivers license will be needed at time of checkout for redemption)
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 - Tampa
514 N. Franklin St #101, Tampa, Florida, 33602
Sunday – Thursday 12 – 9pm / Friday and Saturday 12 – 10pm
(813) – 868 – 4440 / tampa@bavarospizza.com
Meet our Performer
Live music available Sundays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM!
Please follow our Facebook page for performance dates of your favorite artist.
Currently in St Pete, we have the following musicians in rotation:
– Akiem Esdaile, Jazz Guitarist
Akiem Esdaile
