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

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Menus

Select one of our a menus below

Small Plates

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

Garlic Bread

Wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiana reggiano (add cheese $3)
$13

Angela’s Ricotta Meatballs (3)

Beef, pork, pancetta, ricotta, crostini, pomodoro
$14

Heirloom bruschetta (4)

Crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil v
$13

wood-fired broccolini

Crumbled prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evo, sea salt, lemon zest
$14

Calabrian wings (8)

Wood-fired, calabrian chili, honey, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, pistachio gremolata 
$19

Charcuterie

Imported Italian Meats & Cheeses served with crostini, nuts, jam, honey comb & seasonal fruit
$23

Wood-Roasted Gulf oYSTERS

Pancetta basil butter, parmigiano reggiano (contains pork)
6 for $18 /
12 for $36
Bavaros Tampa Oysters
Bavaros Sarasota Dinner Olives

Lighter Faire

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

verde

Baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, evoo
$11 half / $14 full

Classic caesar

Romaine, crostini, parmigiano reggiano, house-made caesar dressing
$10 half / $13 full

Stracciatella cAPRESE

Marinated heirloom tomato, basil, evoo, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
$16

Italian cHOPPED SALAD

Romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmigiano reggiano, provolone, champagne vinaigrette
$18

Scallop and Mushroom Risotto

Baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, mascarpone, parmigiano reggiano, pancetta basil buerre blanc
$42

Pizza Napoletana

Subtitute Stracciatella or Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheese $4
Add Toppings $3, Imported Prosciutto di Parma $4

Margherita

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil evoo
$18

Americano

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, cup and char pepperoni
$19

Diavola

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, Calabrian chilis
$19

Tre-carne

San Marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto, evoo
$20

Wild Funghi

Fior di latte, baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie)
$19

burrata

Stracciatella, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
$20

Whipped Limoncello

Whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme oil, crumbled prosciutto, house-made calabrian honey
$18
Bavaros Sarasota Burrata Pizza

Pastaria

Substitute Gluten Free Pasta +$4
Add Broccolini $8, Chicken or Sausage $9, Shrimp $10, Clams $15, Wild-Caught Salmon $18, 2 Scallops $1

penne alla vodka

Bavaro’s famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (contains pork)
$20

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE

Fresh tagliatelle with house-made bolognese sauce
$23

spaghetti

Fresh spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil oil, parmigiano reggiano 
$23

Rigatoni al funghi

Rigatoni, chicken, baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomato, crema, truffle oil, fried basil
$26

Ravioli al formaggio (10)

Fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, and ricotta cheese served in Bavaro’s famous vodka sauce
$25

Mike’s Seafood Pasta

Fresh spaghetti, gulf shrimp, middleneck clams, pinot grigio, thyme, calabrian chili, charred lemon, basil oil (contains pork)
$32
Bavaros Sarasota Dinner Spaghetti

Mains

Faroe Island Salmon

Pan seared, wood-fired broccolini, leek, salsa verde, citrus gremolata
$34

Dolci

Cannoli by vITO BAVARO

Homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
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
$11

Gelato

Vanilla bean and dark chocolate gelato
$8

complimentary birthday nutella

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

Craft Tuesdays

Cocktails

gIANNI HENDRICKS*

Hendricks gin, monin lavender, lemon juice, topped with club soda
$14

Lola’s Lavender

Rum, Monin Lavender, & Lime Juice
$15

santino’s limoncello spritz

Limoncello, prosecco, club soda, simple syrup
$14

RASPBERRY SOUR

Raspberry purée, Grey Goose, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, topped with club soda
$14

espresso martini

Titos, Kahlua, espresso
$16

DB Boulevardier*

Woodford Reserve, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
$16

DON ANTONIO*

Woodford Reserve, vanilla simple syrup, orange bitters, angostura bitters, and an Oak Wood Smoked Finish
$16

Bavaro’s Italian Margarita

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

Blueberry Empress Fizz*

Empress Indigo Gin, Lemon Juice, Blueberry Purée, and Club Soda
$16

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, North East Italy
6oz $11 /
9oz $16 /
Carafe $45

PINOT NOIR

Lombardia, Italy
6oz $11 /
9oz $16 /
Carafe $45

MONTEPULCIANO d’abruzzo

Caldora
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Carafe $45

CHIANTI CLASSICO

Tomaialo
6oz $13 /
9oz $19 /
Bottle $51

Super Tuscan, Santino Bavaro

Zingari
6oz $14 /
9oz $20 /
Bottle $59

sangiovese

Caldora
Bottle $51

Brunello di montalcino

La Lecciaia
Bottle $99

Negroamaro

Puglia, Italy
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Bottle $48

Primitivo

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

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$9

Bianco

PINOT GRIGIO

Veneto, North East Italy
6oz $11 /
9oz $16 /
Carafe $45

CHARDONNAY

Puglia, Italy
6oz $11 /
9oz $16 /
Bottle $51

ROSE BARDOLINO CHIARETTO

Rose Pungirosa, Puglia
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Bottle $39

sauvignon

Valle Isarco
Bottle $51

PROSECCO

Valdobbiadene, Italy
6oz $10

Sparkling

Prosecco superiore

Nino Franco
Bottle $61

Moscato

D’Asti
6oz $12 /
9oz $18 /
Bottle $45

SANGRIA

Glass $16

limoncello

Shot $5.50 /
Bottle $33

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

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.

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