Florida’s first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria, Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria, has been serving up family recipes since March 2009, growing to include locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Now, it appears that the brand will launch another new location—by our count, its fifth—in Clearwater. Recently submitted plan review paperwork shows a Bavaro’s headed to 458 Mandalay Avenue.
“A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy,” reads the Bavaro’s website’s Our Story page.
The Bavaro’s menu opens with small plates like Ricotta Meatballs, Heirloom Bruschetta, and Antipasto Bovaro (bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil). Its pizzas come in varieties like Diavola (San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, mixed peppers, spicy fennel sausage, basil, chili oil) and Quattro Formaggi (fior di latte, provolone picante, parmigiano Reggiano, spicy soppressata, garlic, oregano, evoo).
Pasta entrees—to which can be added proteins like chicken, shrimp, sausage, and homemade meatballs—include Penne alla Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, and classic homemade Spaghetti. For dessert: Italian classics like Cannoli by Vito Bavaro, Tiramisu, and Gelato.
What Now reached out on Tuesday to Bavaro Brands founder and CEO Dan Bavaro. Bavaro was not immediately available for comment.
