Neapolitan pizza restaurant with branches in Sheffield, Manchester & Hertford, serving award-winning authentic pizza & small plates. Proove's pizza dough is made with only the best Italian 00-grade flour, slow-proved for 20 hours and hand-stretched, resulting in the perfect pizza topped with high-quality fresh ingredients. Their Sheffield branch was their first to open in the UK in 2015 and is based in the buzzing area of Broomhill.
A few week's ago I was kindly invited by Proove as part of a Sheffield Foodie Socials and local food blogger Ambassador event to try some of their delicious menu - and wow, THE PIZZAS JUST KEPT ON COMING!! From classic toppings such as Prosciutto & Parmigiano Reggiano, to new tastes such as a pesto pizza base, my mouth was watering at every bite and I did not struggle to eat my body weight in their scrumptious pizzas, salads and of course desserts. Here's what I got to sample;
ORTOLANA (A recent addition to their Main Menu) - San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, roasted aubergine, roasted courgette & roasted peppers seasoned with garlic, parsley & black pepper. Packed full of a gorgeous mixture of vegetables, I really enjoyed this pizza.
PESTO ROYALE - Homemade walnut pesto base, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh chillies, red onions, artichoke, portobello mushrooms roasted in truffe oil & extra virgin olive oil. A pesto base on a pizza isn't something I would usually pick, but after tasting this one, it soon became a favourite flavour of mine!
SAN DANIELE - San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, Prosciutto di San Daniele, rocket, shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano & extra virgin olive oil. An oldie but still a goodie, I do enjoy rocket on pizza to give it that edge.
VESUVIO (Another fantastic newbie on the menu!) - Arrabbiata sauce, provola, spianata piccante, nduja & fresh chilli. This pizza had a lovely fiery kick to it. Ask for a vegetarian friendly version is you love a spicy pizza!
GIARDINO SALAD - Seasonal lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, peppers, olives & finished with our Proove dressing. GF. A refreshing, tangy salad perfect for a light accompaniment to the pizzas.
TIRAMISU - a classic... tasted very boozy!
BISCOFF CHEESECAKE (UNBELIEVABLE VEGAN FRIENDLY & NEW TO THE MENU) - Yes, you would not believe this was vegan until we told you so! So light and yet so creamy, unbelievably vegan friendly. A hit with everyone!
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH GELATO - Gluten free. This dessert is always a bit of me. Lovely.
I washed all this down with some great complimentary wine - Red - Barbera Cornale. My favourite pizzas were the Pesto Royale and Vesuvio, infact if I could half and half it or fold them both into a sandwich THAT would be my ultimate taste sensation. It was great to meet the team here as well as co-owner Deepak for making us feel welcome, and a special thank you to Sally for talking us through everything and giving us a taste of what is to come.
If I haven't made you hungry yet then there is something wrong with you haha. Go try Proove and let the food speak for itself, it is seriously good.
Keep your eye out for more Proove features including their many local collaborations, new menu features, and a new Sheffield branch opening soon...
Check out how their "doughin'" on their website here.
I hope that you enjoyed my review and it has inspired you to give this restaurant a visit. Please check out my other reviews, and my recipes too! If you have any restaurant/pub/café suggestions for me to try, please leave a comment below. If you are a restaurant/food vendor and would like to collaborate with me in any way, please just email me at jensfoodblog@gmail.com!
Happy munching!
Jen
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