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
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Garlic Bread $11
wood-fired dough, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, parmigiano reggiano (add cheese $3)
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Ricotta Meatballs (3) $13
beef, ricotta, pork & pancetta, house made bread, pomodoro sauce
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Heirloom Bruschetta (4) $11
house made bread, whipped ricotta, heirloom tomato, basil
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Wood-Fired Broccolini $13
crumbled crispy prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, evoo, sea salt, lemon zest
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Marinated Imported Italian Olives $10
whipped ricotta, orange, garlic, rosemary, house made bread
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Antipasto Bavaro $15
bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
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Wood-Fired 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
parmesan, pecorino romano, garlic butter, crispy pancetta
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Calabrian Mussels (1lb) $24
san marzano tomato broth, crumbled fennel sausage, homemade basil oil
CHARCUTERIE
Imported Italian meats and cheeses served with bread, nuts, jam, honey comb and apple slices $23
Meats
Prosciutto De Parma | pork, dried, cured, delicate sweet
Sweet Soppressata | pork, dried, cured, rich, savory
Spicy Soppressata | pork, red chili, dried, cured, heat
Cheeses
Pecorino Romano | sheep, firm, salty, Italy
Point Reyes Toma | cow, semi-firm, creamy, buttery, U.S.
Lighter Fare
add chicken $8, shrimp $9, wild-caught salmon $18
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Tomato Basil Soup cup $6 | bowl $9
san marzano tomato, onion, panna, basil
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Verde $13
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, lemon, olive oil'
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Classic Caesar $12
romaine, wood-fired crostini, parmigiano reggiano, homemade caesar dressing
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Italian Chopped Salad $16
romaine, red onion, tomato, olives, soppressata, chicken, parmesan, provolone, champagne vinaigrette
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Burrata Caprese $15
burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil pink peppercorn'
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Wild-Caught Salmon $29
fennel-coriander crusted salmon, wood-roasted broccolini, charred leek, pistachio pesto
Pizza Napoletana
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas featuring hand stretched pizza dough using a 100 year old yeast culture.
(substitute imported bufala mozzarella +$3 or Follow Your Heart® vegan cheese +$4)
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Margherita $16
(add imported bufala mozzarella +$4)
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, basil, evooˇ -
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 $18
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, spicy fennel sausage, spicy soppressata, prosciutto cotto
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Prosciutto $17
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto
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Wild Funghi $18
baby bella, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, garlic confit, leek, garlic thyme infused evoo (red or white pie)
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Burrata $19
(Add proscuitto di parma $3)
burrata, cherry tomato, arugula, proscuitto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Wood-Fired Panini
available only at lunch open-4pm
Pastaria
(select gluten free pastas or zucchini noodles +4)
add chicken $8, shrimp $9, sausage $8, 2 homemade meatballs $9, wild-caught salmon $18
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Penne alla Vodka $19
Bavaro's famous vodka sauce served with imported penne pasta
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Tagliatelle Bolognese $19
tagliatelle pasta in bolognese sauce
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Spaghetti $20
homemade spaghetti, beef & pork meatballs, basil oil, parmigiano reggiano
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Ravioli al Formaggio $22
homemade ravioli, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta cheese, vodka sauce
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Rigatoni al Funghi $22
rigatoni pasta, chicken, mushroom, sundried tomato, cream sauce, truffle oil, fried basil
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Tagliatelle al Limone $28
homemade tagliatelle, choice of seared shrimp or chicken, wood-fired broccolini, lemon-crema sauce, proscuitto di parma, parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest
DOLCI
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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 (drivers license will be needed at time of checkout for redemption)
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 - St. Petersburg
945 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Sun – Thurs 12-9pm / Friday and Saturday – 12-10pm
Meet our Performers
Live music available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM!
Please follow our Facebook page for performance dates of your favorite artist.
Currently in St Pete, we have the following musicians in rotation:
– Natalia Bonfini, New-Aged Blues Musician
– The House Cats, Bebop and Swing Jazz Duo
– James Hyde, Award-winning singer and Performer
– Wyatt Norton, Singer and Composer
– Akiem Esdaile, Jazz Guitarist
– Gustav Viehmeyer, Gypsy Jazz Musician
Natalia Bonfini
The House Cats
Akiem Esdaile
Gustav Viehmeyer
James Hyde
