Menu
We adhere to the ancient methods of Italian cooking. Our entire menu is crafted from scratch daily using only the highest quality ingredients.
Small Plates
(add honey-truffle ricotta $8, marinated olives $8, stracciatella $9, romesco $4)
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Charcuterie $23
imported Italian meats & cheeses served with crostini, nuts, jam, honey comb & apple slices
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Garlic Bread $11
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano (add cheese $2)
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Ricotta Meatballs (3) $14
beef, ricotta, pork, pancetta, ricotta, crostini, pomodoro sauce
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Heirloom Bruschetta (4) $11
crostini, whipped ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil
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Wood-Fired Broccolini $13
crumbled crispy prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt, lemon zest
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Blistered Shishito Peppers $12
wood roasted, garlic thyme oil, sea salt, romesco
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $10
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, crostini
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Calabrian Wings $19
hot honey garlic parmesan oven roasted chicken wings with pistachio gremolata
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Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters 6 for $18 | 12 for $36
parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, basil garlic butter, crispy pancetta
Lighter Fare
(add chicken $9, shrimp $10, wild-caught salmon $18, 2 scallops $18)
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Antipasto Bavaro $16
imported bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
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Verde $12
baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oilˇ
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Classic Caesar $12
romaine, wood-fired crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
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Stracciatella Caprese $16
marinated heirloom tomato, basil, evoo, balsamic, pesto, pink peppercorn, crostini
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Italian Chopped Salad $18
romaine, red onion, heirloom cherry tomatoes, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmigiano reggiano, provolone, champagne vinaigrette
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
(add toppings $3, substitute imported bufala mozzarella or Follow Your Heart® vegan cheese +$4)
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Margherita $15
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evooˇ
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Americano $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
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Diavola $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, fire roasted peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, calabrian chilis
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Tre-Carne $19
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, speck, evoo
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Wild Funghi $18
baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie, add speck +$4)
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Burrata $19
stracciatella, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo (add proscuitto speck +$4)
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Speck & Shishito $20
pistachio, romesco, stracciatella, garlic thyme infused evoo, oregano, parmigiano reggiano, calabrian honey
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Whipped Limoncello $18
whipped limoncello ricotta, basil, garlic thyme infused evoo, crumbled prosciutto di parma, homemade calabrian honey, fried thyme
PASTARIA
(substitute imported gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles +4)
(add chicken $9, shrimp $10, sausage $9, 2 homemade meatballs $9, wild-caught salmon $18, 2 scallops $18)
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Penne alla Vodka $19
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne (contains pork)
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Tagliatelle Bolognese $21
fresh tagliatellewith homemade bolognese sauce
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Oxtail Ragu $36
slow braised oxtail, fresh tagliatelle, calabrian citrus gremolata, parmigiano reggiano
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Spaghetti $21
fresh spaghetti, 2 beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, basil oil
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Rigatoni al Funghi $25
rigatoni, chicken, baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, creama, truffle oil, fried basil
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Ravioli al Formaggio (10) $22
fresh pasta filled with mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta cheese, served in Bavaro's famout vodka sauce
Pesce
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Scallop and Mushroom Risotto $42
baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, mascarpone, parmigiano reggiano, pancetta basil buerre blanc
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Ciopinno $38
scallops, mussels, shrimp, blistered shishito, san marzano broth, basil oil
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Wild-Caught Salmon $34
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, wood-roasted broccolini, chared leek, pistachio pesto
DOLCI
Desserts are made from-scratch daily.
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Cannoli by Vito Bavaro 1 for $4 | 3 for $11
homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
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Tiramisu $11
espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, ghirardelli cocoa powder
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Nutella Pizza $11
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar
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Gelato $8
vanilla bean and dark chocolate gelato
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Complimentary Birthday Nutella
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar with gelato and a sparkler
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.
Small Plates
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Gulf Oysters 6 for $12
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12 for $24
parmesan, pecorino romano, garlic butter, crispy pancetta, wood-roasted
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Heirloom Bruschetta $7
ciabatta toast, whipped ricotta, heirloom tomato, basil
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $8
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, ciabatta
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Ricotta Meatballs $12
beef, ricotta, pork and pancetta, crostini
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Garlic Bread $7
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano
(add melted cheese $2)
CHARCUTERIE
(served with bread, nuts, and fig jam)
Select any 3 for $18 | 5 for $24 | 7 for $31 | 10 for $46
Additions
Honey-Truffle Ricotta Jar $5 | Giardiniera $3 | Marinated Olive Jar $3 | Burrata Cheese $6
Meats
Sweet Soppressata | pork, dried, cured, rich, savory
Salame Piccante | pork, cured, spicy
Sweet Coppa | pork, dry-aged, mild
Cheeses
Point Reyes Toma | cow, semi-firm, creamy, buttery, U.S.
Piave DOP | cow, firm, full-bodied, sharp, Italy
Humbolt Fog | goat, soft-ripened, floral, creamy U.S.
Gorgonzola Dolce | cow, soft, sweet, fruity, Italy
Lighter Fare
(add chicken $5, shrimp $7, salmon $12)
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Verde $10
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil
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Mediterranean $11
baby spinach, grape tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, fig vinaigrette
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Italian Chop Salad $14
romaine, red onion, tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmesan, champagne vinaigrette
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Burrata Caprese $13
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, pink peppercorn
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Wild Caught Salmon $24
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, fennel puree, sautéed spinach
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Vegetti $19
sautéed zucchini noodles, homemade spicy sausage, seared shrimp, pomodoro sauce
PIZZA NAPOLETANA
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas featuring hand stretched pizza dough using a 100 year old yeast culture.
(add follow your heart vegan mozzarella +$1)
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Margherita $14
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evoo
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Americano $16
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
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Diavola $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, mixed peppers, spicy italian sausage, basil, chili oil
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Tre-Carne $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, spicy fennel sausage, sweet soppressata, prosciutto cotto
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Prosciutto $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, prosciutto cotto, fresno chili, red onion
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Funghi $16
san marzano tomato sauce, fior de latte, mushroom, garlic, basil, evoo
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Burrata $17
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
PASTARIA and CARNE
Handmade pasta made daily.
(select gluten free pastas available upon request)
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Braised Short Rib $25
chianti-braised short rib, creamy polenta, hazelnut gremolata
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Penne alla Vodka $17
pancetta, onion, cream, san marzano tomato, vodka sauce, penne pasta
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Spaghetti $18
fresh spaghetti, braised veal and pork meatballs, basil oil, parmigano reggiano
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Tagliatelle $21
fresh tagliatelle pasta, short rib ragu, san marzano tomato, red wine demi-glace
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Ravioli al Formaggio $19
homemade ravioli, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta cheese, vodka sauce
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Rigatoni al Funghi $21
rigatoni pasta, chicken, mushroom, sundried tomato, cream sauce, truffle oil, fried basil
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Cavatelli $21
cavatelli pasta, gulf shrimp, peas, mascarpone cheese, crispy prosciutto
DOLCI
Desserts are made from-scratch daily.
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Cannoli 1 for $4 | 3 for $10
homemade cannoli shell, sweet ricotta filling, powdered sugar
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Tiramisu $8
espresso, lady fingers, mascarpone cream, ghirardelli cocoa powder
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Nutella Pizza $9
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar
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Complimentary Birthday Nutella $9
wood-fired dough, nutella spread, powdered sugar with gelato and a sparkler
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.
Order large Party Catering
The perfect way to enjoy large-party portions of your favorite hand-crafted dishes for any event.
Contact Bavaro's - Sarasota
Hours of Operation
27 Fletcher Ave. Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm / Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm
(941) – 552 – 9131 / sarasotaevents@bavarospizza.com
Parking:
Public parking on Main St., City parking lot adjacent to restaurant (Fletcher and Main), Handicap parking in rear of building.
Meet our Performers
Live music available Wednesdays – Sundays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM!
Please follow our Facebook page for performance dates of your favorite artist.
Currently in Downtown Sarasota, we have the following musicians in rotation:
– Natalia Bonfini, New-Aged Blues Musician
– Akiem Esdail, Jazz Guitarist
– Gustav Viehmeyer, Gypsy Jazz Guitarist
– The House Cats, Bebop and Swing Jazz Duo
– James Hyde, Award-winning singer and Performer