What to order at Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana

Must order
Margherita pizza out of the wood-fired oven plus a glass of Chianti.
Editor tip
Walk-ins only at the bar; the dining room books out by 7pm on weekends.
CuisineItalian Pizza
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown-tampa
HoursSun-Thu 12:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00
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Must order: Margherita pizza out of the wood-fired oven plus a glass of Chianti.

Tip: Walk-ins only at the bar; the dining room books out by 7pm on weekends.

Location

Address: 514 N Franklin St #101, Tampa, FL 33602

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