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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
The founder and Pizzaiolo, Dan Bavaro spent three years researching, training and traveling throughout the US and Italy to gather his vision and craft of pizza Napoletana. "Our pizza is thin and soft with a slight crisp to the crust while topped with the finest ingredients imported from Italy or locally grown and organic. Our food is an art form, which is prepared with passion as I was taught by fifth generation, Neapolitan families. One teaching the oven and the other pizza Napoletana." In addition to our Neapolitan pizza we have a variety of home-made pastas, soups and desserts which are made fresh on location and from scratch. Our ingredients are either imported from Italy or locally grown and organic.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(19)
- fit for foodies(13)
- romantic(13)
- good for groups(6)
- great for lunch(4)
- special occasion(4)
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria Reviews List
Review 1 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pricey
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A bit overpriced for what it is--especially the salads. Pizza very good--again pricey.
Service very good."
Service very good."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 2 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There isn't much that needs to be said except, wonderful! Everything was great - Food, Service, Atmosphere!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ravioli and Pizza Heaven!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Their pizzas come out of an awesome fired oven and their homemade ravioli was absolutely perfect! Casual dining but very loud."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 4 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Really Good Authentic Pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The pizza was authentic and classic, cook well. The menu also had some good gourmet choices.
The ambiance of the restaurant was good, I like the fact you could see the oven in the corner.
Our server was a bit forgetful, even forgetting silverware."
Dined on 12/01/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 5 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The perfect pizza!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing but exceptional. Enjoyed a dinner with coworkers Wednesday night (half off wine night I might add..) the pizza, service, and ambiance were phenomenal!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
only pizza I have found in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"only pizza I have found in Tampa that is like the pizza in Italy we ate for two weeks on our honeymoon. all the others have changed things for Americans at least a little. this is authentic"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good pizza. Don't expect fine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good pizza. Don't expect fine dining. This is a pizza place - crowded and noisy. Food was good but pizza got soggy quickly. Next time will order with a minimum of toppings. The pizza is very good - the setting is not."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Pizza took a little over 30
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pizza took a little over 30 minutes to come out, which with brick oven pizza is understandable, but the pizza came out undercooked. We had been before and had a good experience, but this was not. I'll stick with the penne alla vodka next time."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, but not great. Had penne a la vodka based on reviews, but was underwhelmed with the dish. No bread was offered before the meal which is strange at an Italian restaurant."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed my visit last Friday.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed my visit last Friday. The service was great and the good was very tasty. My only issue is with parking downtown. It was hard to park (and this was made more difficult due to the rain). Also, the sign for Bavaro's is not very visible, so I spent a long time walking trying to find the place. I even asked a waitress at a restaurant across the street who told me she had never heard of it. The Sangiovese we enjoyed that evening was excellent and priced affordably ($24.00).
In any case, a wonderful place, and I am glad I went."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
If not for the rude service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If not for the rude service this would be a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Italian style thin crust
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Italian style thin crust brick oven pizza I've had outside of Rome. Pasta is made fresh and aauces are special. Tiny, crowded and noisy. Reminiscent of the North End of Boston. Good for small groups or couples. Leave the kids at home."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, atmosphere and service! Pizzaiolo's is the real deal!! Looking for wonderful Italian food then look no further. I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Pizzaiola makes makes a wonderful place to take a date or hang out with a group of friends. If my waistline could afford it I would eat there every night!!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We LOVED Bavaro's. We are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We LOVED Bavaro's. We are fans of Neapolitan pizza, and this place gets it right. The pizzaiolo is amazing. We sat at the bar so we could him crafting the pizzas as the orders came in. Their woo-fired oven is kept at the proper temperature (around 900 degrees) to cook the pizzas in 90 seconds. Brick walls and glowing candles create a warm ambiance. So glad we found this gem in the city of Tampa."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, excellent pizza;
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, excellent pizza; poor service."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2004
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Review 16 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brick oven Pizza, Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Brick oven Pizza, Service is lacking."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome, except they need
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome, except they need a Riesling on the wine list! The pizza sauce is wonderful."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find! There were twelve
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great find! There were twelve of us and everyone enjoyed their selections. We would definitely go back."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really good gem in downtown Tampa!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservations seem to be necessary to ensure that you get a table. The restaurant is small and seems to fill up fast. We went on a Friday night prior to seeing a show at the Straz theater. Loved the margherita pizzas and caprese salad. The tiramisu was awesome. Cappuchinos were fairly good as well. They have outdoor seating and bar seating as well as regular seating. Service was pretty good - the only issue was that our table was very close to the host station and one of the people at our table was asked to lean forward several times to allow a staff member to pass. We were told that the table arrangements were done that way to accommodate a large party so it may be unusual. Overall I highly recommend it!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic