Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

945 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
(727) 258-7517

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Charcuterie Board
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Penne Alla Vodka
Neapolitan Pizza

Menu

Rosso
Cabernet Sauvignon, La Lecciaia, 750mL red wine (14%25 ABV)
Classic, earthy aromas of wild berries, cherry, and blackcurrant, with notes of dried herbs, baking spices, and liquorice. Medium to full-bodied, and rich on the palate.
Nero d' Avola, Cantine Cellaro Luma, 750mL red wine (13%25 ABV)
Rich and generous wine, of a passionate red both in color and in character. Sicilian with a strong personality, an intense and harmonious taste and aromas of ripe fruit and spices.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Caldora, 750mL red wine (13.5%25 ABV)
Classic Italian table wine. Spiced cherry and raspberry mix with a hint of tobacco on the nose and palate. This is light in feel and driven by a tangy line of acidity, supported by a frame of fine, sandy tannins.
Caymus, Conundrum, 750mL red wine (14.2%25 ABV)
Rich and velvety aromas of floral notes with tones of lavender, dried berries and baking chocolate. Silky round entry with acid to balance the high fruit concentration.
Chianti Classico, Le Capitozze, 750mL red wine (13%25 ABV)
Ruby red with medium body, typical of the traditional Chianti. Rich bouquet of cherries and berries, and hints of violet. Delicately fresh and velvety on the palate, with soft finish tannins.
Supertuscan 2017, Zingari, 750mL red wine (13.5%25 ABV)
A well of dark cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit makes this red sumptuous and inviting. Fresh earth, thyme and rosemary accents add depth. A mineral element emerges on the long finish. Shows fine balance overall. Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
Sangiovese, Caldora. 750mL red wine (13%25 ABV)
Garnet red. Intense and persistent, fruity (strawberry and black cherry) with a winy note and wood flavour. Medium body, good tannins and well-balanced.
Barbera d'Alba, Agricola Brandini, 750mL red wine (14%25 ABV)
A crisp, fresh style of Barbera featuring aromatic, ripe plummy fruit flavors blended with notes of earth and spice.
Brunello di Montalcino, Terre Nere, 750mL red wine (14.5%25 ABV)
Represents the full expression of Sangiovese, the typical ruby red color tending to garnet reflects the tradition of this vine. Wine with good structure, elegant and fine, it has a soft and silky tannic texture. It expresses aromas of quite ripe red fruits with light menthol notes and hints of tobacco. Equipped with a good acidity that predisposes it to a long period of aging in the bottle.
Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli, 750 mL red (13%25 ABV) wine (
Rich, silky, velvety, soft and with smooth tannins. Fruity notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and ripe tomato. Floral notes reminiscent of rose petal and violet.

Bianco & Rose
Sauvignon, Valle, 750mL white wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Well-balanced aroma of sage, fresh peppers, asparagus and pennyroyal. It is lingering and persistent in the mouth, with notes of white peaches.
Chardonnay, Caldora. 750mL white wine (12%25 ABV)
Intense bouquet of shades of garden and exotic fruits. full-bodied and balanced, rich, with nuances of fruit and a persistent aftertaste.
Bardolino Chiaretto "Rose", 750mL rose wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Dry and crisp Italian rose wine made from red grapes using white winemaking practices.
Zingari Bianco, 750mL white wine (12.5%25 ABV)
A fragrant nose, with delicate floral notes of iris and hawthorn, as well as fruity notes of Granny Smith and plum.
Pinot Grigio, Valle, 750mL white wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Complex aroma that varies from floral notes of rose and acacia flowers to fruity hints of apricot and exotic fruit with flavors of nuts and spices. Soft and persistent on the palate, savory with clear perception of exotic fruit.

Sparkling
Prosecco Brut, Valdo Split, 375mL sparkling wine (11%25 ABV)
Well-balanced structure, matched with aromatic fruity fragrance.
Moscato D'Asti, 750mL white wine (5.5%25 ABV)
Seductively sweet, boasting juicy stone fruit, tart citrus and floral honey flavors.
Prosecco Superiore, Nino Franco. 750mL sparkling wine (11%25 ABV)
Fragrant, with delicate scents of white spring flowers and white stone fruits while the dry, refreshing palate offers ripe pear, apple and white peach alongside a hint of fennel seed.

Beer
Peroni, 11.2oz beer (5.1%25 abv)
Pale golden, crisp and refreshing beer, with a delicate balance of bitterness, citrus and aromatic notes and a fast, clean finish. It's a modern Italian masterpiece.
Jai Alai, 12oz beer (7.5%25)
An intense bouquet of tangerine and candied orange peel entices the nose while flavors of clementines, Valencia orange, and subtle caramel provide counterpoint to an assertive bitterness and rich malt character. Bold hop flavor and aroma from six different hop varietals is front and center in this flavorful American IPA.
White Claw, 12oz seltzer (5%25 abv)
Spiked hard seltzer. Variety of flavors

Dolci
Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, *raw eggs
Nutella Pizza
wood-fired dough with nutella spread
Cannoli (3 Pack)
Homemade cannoli - 3 Pack.
Cannoli (Single)
Homemade cannoli - single.

Featured items
Penne alla Vodka (lunch portion)
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (pancetta, onion, tomato, cream, vodka)
Spaghetti (lunch portion)
fresh spaghetti, one beef & pork meatball, pomodoro, basil oil
Tagliatelle Bolognese (lunch portion)
fresh tagliatelle with homemade bolognese sauce
Ravioli al Formaggio (lunch portion)
fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro's famous vodka sauce
50/50 Special
Combine any two: choice of soup, salad, and panini
6" American Pie
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni

Wood Fired Paninis
50/50 Special
Combine any two: choice of soup, salad, and panini
Pepe
chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, organic greens
Meatball & Mozzarella
beef, pork, pancetta, mozz, crostini, pomodoro sauce

Lighter Fare
Caesar (Half Portion)
romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
Verde (Half Portion)
arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, shaved parmigiano reggiano, lemon, sea salt, evoo

Pizza Napoletana
6" Margherita
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
6" Prosciutto Cotto
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
6" Burrata
burrata cheese, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, sea salt, evoo
6" American Pie
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
6" Diavola
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, mixed peppers, spicy italian sausage, parmigiano reggiano, basil, homemade infused chili oil
6" Tre-Carne
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, soppressata, prosciutto cotto, spicy italian sausage, basil, evoo
6" Wild Funghi
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, garlic, mushroom, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo

Pastaria
Penne alla Vodka (lunch portion)
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (pancetta, onion, tomato, cream, vodka)
Spaghetti (lunch portion)
fresh spaghetti, one beef & pork meatball, pomodoro, basil oil
Rigatoni al Funghi (lunch portion)
rigatoni, chicken, cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
Ravioli al Formaggio (lunch portion)
fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro's famous vodka sauce
Tagliatelle Bolognese (lunch portion)
fresh tagliatelle with homemade bolognese sauce

Kids Pizza and Pasta
Bambino Pasta Bavaro
American Pie
Bianca
Margherita

Featured items
Penne alla Vodka
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (pancetta, onion, tomato, cream, vodka)
12" Margherita
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
12" Americano
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
Ravioli al Formaggio
fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro's famous vodka sauce
Rigatoni al Funghi
rigatoni, chicken, cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
Charcuterie Board
Imported Italian meats and cheeses served with crostini, nuts, fig jam, honey comb & apple slices.
Ricotta Meatballs
beef, ricotta, pork & pancetta, crostini
Tagliatelle Bolognese
fresh tagliatelle with homemade bolognese sauce
Spaghetti
fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce
Verde
baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil

Small Plates
Garlic Bread
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano
Ricotta Meatballs
beef, ricotta, pork & pancetta, crostini
Heirloom Bruschetta
crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomato, basil
Wood-fired wings
hot honey garlic parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
Antipasto Bavaro
mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Wood-fired Broccolini
crumbled crispy prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt, lemon zest
Calabrian Mussels
(1lb) san marzano tomato broth, crumbled fennel sausage, homemade basil oil
Charcuterie Board
Imported Italian meats and cheeses served with crostini, nuts, fig jam, honey comb & apple slices.

Lighter Fare
Italian Chop Salad
romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmesan, champagne vinaigrette
Verde
baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
Caesar
romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
Verde (Half Portion)
arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, shaved parmigiano reggiano, lemon, sea salt, evoo
Caesar (Half Portion)
romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
Tomato Basil Soup
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
Burrata Caprese
burrata cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, pink peppercorn
Wild Caught Salmon
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, wood-roasted broccolini, charred leek, pistachio pesto

Pizza Napoletana
12" Margherita
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
12" Americano
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
12" Tre-Carne
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, spicy fennel sausage, sweet soppressata, prosciutto cotto, evoo
12" Prosciutto
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, basil, evoo
12" Diavola
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy italian sausage, basil, calabrian chilis
12" Burrata
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
12" Wild Funghi
baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie)

Pastaria
Penne alla Vodka
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (pancetta, onion, tomato, cream, vodka)
Ravioli al Formaggio
fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro's famous vodka sauce
Tagliatelle Bolognese
fresh tagliatelle with homemade bolognese sauce
Rigatoni al Funghi
rigatoni, chicken, cremini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
Spaghetti
fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce
Tagliatelle al Limon
fresh tagliatelle, choice of seared shrimp or chicken, wood-fired broccolini, lemon-crema sauce, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest

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Recent Reviews

As a transplanted New Yorker who has had NY pizza for decades, I’m striving to find the best pizza in Florida…

I ordered their margarita pizza, one of my go-to’s when I try a new pizza place…

The margarita pizza was great!
The crust had the perfect char without sacrificing the perfectly baked dough…

I couldn’t ask for better red sauce or cheese…
It was also the perfect mix of ingredients for...
October 2025
Jennifer is TOP notch! Make sure to ask for her when you arrive at the hostess stand. The environment is so comfortable and welcoming. Come in for a drink or a delicious meal. They serve the closest to Neapolitan pizza that I have had stateside. And my buddy claims the best Bolognese in town.

Seek out Jennifer! You will not be disappointed!
October 2025
The restaurant is charming and cozy, service was lovely. The food was only mediocre. It was presented beautifully but lacked any real flavor. My nephew and I ordered the chicken wings for our lunch along with a side ceasare salad. We both brought our wings home because they needed to be cooked more. So tough you couldn't even pull the meat off. The salad had no flavor at all. So, no one felt like there was a need to go back in the future. We did speak with the manager so...
September 2025

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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

945 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 258-7517