Bavaro’s, one of the top Italian restaurants in Tampa, is expanding with a brand new location in Clearwater. Construction has officially begun on the Clearwater Beach location in Mandalay Plaza (458 Mandalay Avenue), confirms Dan Bavaro. The founder and owner of the restaurant took to Facebook to express his gratitude for the continued support of his restaurant.

“Construction starts today on our location in Clearwater Beach. We are extremely grateful for the continued support Bavaro’s has received over the past 14yrs. Felt like yesterday, 8+ restaurants ago, opening on Franklin St in 2009, knowing nothing about the restaurant business!” wrote Bavaro on Facebook. “Watching the cities we operate in flourish, our work fam develop both personally and professionally is the most rewarding.”