Pizzaiolo Bavaro is one of the Bay Area’s most authentic Italian restaurants. Imported tile and century old brick walls give this downtown Tampa eatery a distinctly Mediterranean feel, however the hand-crafted Neapolitan brick oven imported form Italy ensures Pizzaiolo Bavaro’s cuisine is as authentic as any you’d find in Naples itself.
Using organic ingredients either locally grown or imported from Italy, Pizzaiolo Bavaro prepare everything in-house; even its rustic breads which are baked daily in the wood-fired brick oven. The centerpiece oven is also the secret behind the sensational pizza Napoletana’s which are cooked to perfection directly on the stone in a mere 90 seconds!
In addition there are beautiful verde salads, an exquisite bruschetta (served with wood-fired bread, of course) and the truly decadent wood-fired waffle with your choice of gelato.
Stop by Pizzaiolo Bavaro and succumb to the old world charm while being treated to the very the finest Italian cuisine.
Krista said
Great Food
Michele said
Excellent food and service...love the brick and candlelight atmosphere! Romantic yet casual.
David said
Some of the best pizza in Tampa! Very authentic italian style pizza.
Mary said
yummy
Mary said
yum
Randee said
I thought that the pizza was very good. The antipasto was good but the food was pricey for the amount paid. The segice was very good.
Michelle said
The Italians would be proud of Pizzaiolo Bavaro. Expect authentic coal oven Italian pizza, quality ingredients and a lot of love. The food is amazing. Everything from the antipasto appetizer, Margherita pizza, and cannolis tastes like perfection! This is one of the best pizza places in Tampa.
Michael said
Delicious pizza from a wood-fired oven, great salads and appetizers plus excellent service.
Can't go wrong with this one!
Mary said
Best Pizza in the Tampa Bay area!!
Anjali said
Excellent pizza and service
Paul said
Best Pizza in Tampa!
Mary said
delicious
Peggy said
Good food, good service
Jake said
Best pizza in Tampa.
Leora said
Fabulous place. Loved the service and the food! All should try this out for a great Italian experience in Downtown Tampa.
Alex said
Love it!!
Maria said
Great food! Great atmosphere!
David said
Some of the best pizza in Tampa Bay! Great warm atmosphere and in downtown!
Valerie said
Great pizza!!
Jenny said
We went out for dinner and were so impressed. Our server was super friendly, the food was amazing and the place is so cozy!! We ordered Bruschetta to start, then the Prosciutto wood fired pizza, some Ravioli al Formaggio and ended with the nutella dolci and some hazelnut gelato... OMG EVERYTHING was GOOD! no complaints ;)
Brian said
All of their food is simple and fantastic with garlic bread, gourmet 10" pizzas, pasta and home made desserts being highlights. Good food from a good family with quality ingredients. No small proportions or fancy presentations needed, the taste says it all!
Jeremy said
The pizza is good, but their flatbread sandwiches are amazing... and a much better deal.
Linda said
What a great dining experience. Loved watching the pizza cook in the brick oven while enjoying a cocktail.
Michael said
Their 900 degree oven makes the best authentic Italian-home style pizza anywhere in Tampa. Go get some!