Sarasota

Sarasota

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in Sarasota, FL

Indulge in Exquisite Italian Cuisine

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!

Bavaros Sarasota Exterior

Weekly Specials & Live Music

From Happy Hour Specials and 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine to Live Music on the Patio, we’ve got deals and events in SRQ all week long

Menus

Select one of our a menus below

ANTIPASTI

Add Honey-Truffle Ricotta $8, Marinated Olives $8, Stracciatella $9, Romesco $4

Garlic Bread

Wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiana reggiano (add cheese $3) (v)
$15

Angela’s Ricotta Meatballs (3)

Beef, pork, pancetta, ricotta, crostini, pomodoro (p)
$16

Heirloom bruschetta (4)

Crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil (v)
$15

wood-fired broccolini

Crumbled prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evo, sea salt, lemon zest (p)
$15

Calabrian wings (8)

Wood-fired, calabrian chili, honey, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, pistachio gremolata 
$20

Charcuterie

Imported Italian Meats & Cheeses served with crostini, nuts, jam, honey comb & seasonal fruit
$24

Wood-Roasted Gulf oYSTERS

Pancetta basil butter, parmigiano reggiano (p)
6 for $19 /
12 for $37
Bavaros Tampa Oysters

Lighter Faire

Add Chicken $9, Shrimp $10, Wild-Caught Salmon $18, 2 Scallops $18

Tomato Basil Soup

san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil (v)
$9 Cup / $12 Bowl

verde

Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, evoo (v)
$12 half / $15 full

Classic caesar

Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, house-made caesar dressing
$11 half / $14 full

Stracciatella cAPRESE

Marinated heirloom tomato, basil, evoo, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
$17

Italian cHOPPED SALAD

Romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmigiano reggiano, provolone, champagne vinaigrette (p)
$19

FAROE ISLAND SALMON

Pan seared, wood-fired broccolini, leek, pesto, citrus gremolata
$36

Pizza Napoletana

Baked at 900°F, you can expect a delicate center and a soft crust with a slight crisp. Best enjoyed with a fork & knife. (add toppings $3, Prosciutto di Parma, sub Stracciatella or Vegan Cheese $4)

Margherita

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil evoo (v)
$20

Americano

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, cup and char pepperoni (p)
$22

Diavola

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, Calabrian chilis (p)
$22

Tre-carne

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto, evoo
$23

Wild Funghi

Fior di latte, baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie) (v)
$21

burrata

Stracciatella, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo (v)
$22

Whipped Limoncello

Whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme oil, crumbled prosciutto, house-made Calabrian honey (p)
$23
Bavaros Sarasota Burrata Pizza

Pastaria

Bavaro’s fresh pasta and sauces are made from scratch.
(Substitute gluten free penne +$4) (add Chicken Cutlet $15, Chicken or Sausage $9, Shrimp $10, Broccolini $8, Clams $15, Salmon $18)

penne alla vodka

Bavaro’s famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (p)
$24

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE

Fresh tagliatelle with house-made bolognese sauce (p)
$25

spaghetti

Fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil oil, parmigiano reggiano (p) 
$25

Rigatoni al funghi

Rigatoni, chicken, baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
$29

Ravioli al formaggio (10)

Fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro’s famous vodka sauce (p)
$28

Gary’s Chicken parmESAN

Lightly breaded chicken cutlet topped with melted fior di latte and served with your choice of pasta and pomodoro sauce
$33

Mike’s Seafood Pasta

Fresh spaghetti, gulf shrimp, middleneck clams, pinot grigio, thyme, calabrian chili, charred lemon, basil oil (contains pork)
$34
Bavaros Sarasota Dinner Spaghetti

Dolci

Cannoli by vITO BAVARO

Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar (add pistachio | chocolate chips +$1)
1 for $4 /
3 for $11

tiramisu

Espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, Ghirardelli cocoa powder
$11

Nutella pizza

Wood-fired dough, Nutella spread, powdered sugar (add gelato +$4)
$12

Gelato

Vanilla bean and dark chocolate gelato
$9

complimentary birthday nutella

Wood-fried dough, Nutella spread, powdered sugar with gelato and a sparkler (with valid ID)

CAFFE

affogato

$5

americano

$4

cappuccino

$4

LATTE

$5

MACCHIATO

$4

ESPRESSO

$4 Single /$5 Double

Boozy affogato

Scoop of vanilla or dark chocolate gelato, espresso shot
(choice of baileys or kahlua)
$14

Espresso Martini

Shot of espresso, Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, simple syrup
$16

Santino’s Limoncello

(locally produced)
$6 Shot / $34 Bottle

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday 3-6pm

Half Off Beer & Tap Wine by the Glass
*Purchase a branded wine glass for $15*

Vino

Rosso

Cabernet Sauvignon

Veneto
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Carafe $45

PINOT NOIR

Lombardia, Italy
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Carafe $45

Super Tuscan

Santino Bavaro
6oz $14 /
9oz $20 /
Bottle $59

Negroamaro

Puglia, Italy
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Bottle $50

Primitivo

Puglia, Italy
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Bottle $51

CHIANTI CLASSICO

Tomaialo
6oz $15 /
9oz $21 /
Bottle $55

sangiovese

Caldora
6oz $14 /
9oz $20 /
Bottle $53

MONTEPULCIANO d’abruzzo

Caldora
6oz $14 /
9oz $20 /
Carafe $53

Brunello di montalcino

La Lecciaia
Bottle $99

Bianco

PINOT GRIGIO

Veneto
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Carafe $45

PROSECCO

Valdobbiadene, Italy
6oz $10

Moscato

D’Asti
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Bottle $45

ROSE Pungirosa

Puglia
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Bottle $45

sauvignon

Valle Isarco
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Bottle $51

CHARDONNAY

Puglia, Italy
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Bottle $51

Pinot Grigio

Valle Isarco
Bottle $51

Prosecco superiore

Nino Franco
Bottle $61

SANGRIA (Red or White)

6oz $16

Santino’s limoncello

Locally Produced
Shot $6 /
Bottle $34

Birre

514 Birra Bavaro – Local Italian Lager

Ask your server for current selection
$8

Peroni, stella, Cigar city jai alai, rotating seasonal

Ask your server for current selection
Drafts $8

Cocktails

santino’s limoncello spritz

Limoncello, Prosecco, Club Soda, Simple Syrup
$14

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda
$14

Bavaro’s Italian Margarita

Tequila, Amaretto, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, and Agave Syrup
$14

espresso martini

Vodka, Kahlua, & Freshly Brewed Espresso
$16

DON ANTONIO

Woodford Reserve, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters and an Oak Wood Smoked Finish
$16

*Allergy Statement: GF/V/VG items available upon request. P : contains pork. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. If unsure of your risk, consult a physician. For more information, please speak with a manager.

Bavaro’s Large Party Catering

The perfect way to enjoy large-party portions of your favorite hand-crafted dishes for any event.

Sarasota Catering Options

Contact

Sarasota

Monday–Thursday: 4-9pm / Friday: 4–10pm
Saturday: 4–10pm / Sunday: 4–9pm

PARKING: Public parking on Main St., City parking lot adjacent to restaurant (Fletcher and Main), Handicap parking in rear of building.

NEW: Parking also available at 46 Washington Square from 5pm-12am on Mon-Fri and 12pm-12am on Sat & Sun