2/5/2025. I was at the Saint Kate for a layover and tried the pizza. Oh my gosh!!! The pizza here is truly amazing, some of the best I've ever had. I ordered the carnivore and took it up to my hotel room and wolfed it down. I truly had to fight the urge to order another, not because it didn't fill me, it did, but because it was so good. Only one young lady behind the counter but she was able to take our orders and prepare them quickly and did a great job! If you're staying at the Saint Kate eating here is a no brainer. I can't wait for my next MKE trip so I can go eat there again! read more

It was a small pizza for the price - no larger than a frozen grocery pizza. It was also a bit salty.

First time eating here. The pizza was very good. We ordered the carnivore and a veggie. We will definitely be back.

Ordered genoa pizza and the meatballs. Pizza had good amounts of cheese, pesto sauce, bacon and tomatoes. It was very soft and flavorful. Enjoyed the meatballs too. Also ordered galvanina, italian soda. But it was not delivered. I was too tired to call them about it. read more

Proof Pizza - Genoa pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ordered the mozzarella and prosciutto pizza and a antipasto salad. It is a lovely place. The pizza was disgusting. The cheese slipped off immediately from the dough. The "prosciutto" was too chewy and was one of those items we had to spit out at times. The antipasto salad was ok. The dough was actually very good so perhaps try a different 'za. read more

My partner and a friend enjoyed two pizzas from Proof Pizza at the Bar in the lobby of Saint Kate this week. I would give the pizzas (and my Caesar salad) 4.5 stars. Other than the crust being a liiittle lighter than I like, the pizzas - prosciutto & mozarella AND a "Build Your Own" pizza with marinara, mozarella, mushrooms, and red onions - tasted great. There was live music in the lobby and that added to the experience. read more

Popped in here on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm after strolling downtown. They offer several vegetarian pizzas and we actually chose the roasted garlic one, which was tasty. Pizzas are wood oven cooked and one is fitting for two hungry (not excessively hungry) people. They have Pepsi products, some other grapefruit and pomegranate sodas, and a good selection of local beers. read more

Proof Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pizza burnt poor service Attitude very bad long wait when told 15 min Messed up orders read more

If you like Napoli / true Italian style pizza this is the place that you don't want to miss! That was one of the best Italian style pizzas I ever tried. We ordered three pizzas for the whole family and each one of them had a unique taste and was super delicious! I wish other pizza places were as good as this on in making quattro formaggi pizza! Don't worry that this place has only one bar table as a sitting option (on photos). You can take your perfectly cooked pizza and eat it in the lobby of the hotel right behind the cafe. read more

I am so glad I found this place! They are located in the Saint Kate Hotel, on the Water St side of the building. They offer Neapolitan style pizzas and pizza pockets. They also have salad, appetizers, and a small selection of desserts. You can order one of their signature pizzas or have them build one custom for you from their lists of available sauces, meats, and veggies. We were greeted by two pleasant employees behind their registers as soon as we walked in. They were both knowledgeable and friendly. Actually everyone I spoke with there was. I must admit I spent several minutes watching them make pizzas. I apologized for gawking, but they told me that it was not a problem and that was why they worked behind glass and not a solid wall. I decided to follow the cashiers recommendation, and ordered the Proof Special. I was not disappointed. It had a red sauce, with mozzarella cheese, sweet red peppers, sausage, cipollini onions, and roasted garlic. I really enjoyed being able to watch them make my pizza. They were like pizza artists the way they so carefully applied the sauce and toppings. A few minutes in their nearly 700° oven and it was ready for a sprinkle of fresh basil and some sort of oil. It was truly a beautiful pizza! The crust was perfection. Crisp, bubbly, and just ever so slightly charred in spots, but it still had a nice chewiness. The toppings were perfectly balanced as well. Evenly distributed upon the pizza so that each bite was equally wonderful. I am really quite impressed with this place. For $10, I got a very good Neapolitan style pizza. I will definitely become a regular here and look forward to trying many more pizzas! read more

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This pizza honestly sucked. How do you mess up pizza? It was soaking wet on the bottom and tasted cheap. They were very inconsistent from my pizzas preparation vs my boyfriends who's was half way decent. Not sure if it's worth giving a second try. My pizza first 3 photos / boyfriends last two photos. read more

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pretty mid pizza for the price... customer service was alright the pizza was undercooked and the meatballs were also undercooked I wouldn't feed this to my dog. read more

We stopped in before seeing Hamilton. This little gem is located in the Saint Kate Hotel. We ordered a 4 cheese pizza and a chopped chicken salad. We had never heard of this restaurant before our visit. The food was fabulous. The young man taking orders was attentive and friendly. They were very busy on a Friday night. Very affordable for the location. read more

Pizza was not good. Had a horrible taste almost as if the oven had not been clean in a long time. Do not recommend. Actual pizza looks nothing like pictures posted by the owner. read more

Proof Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We visited Proof only once before the pandemic, but instantly fell in love with their pizza! So glad that they are doing delivery these days. We've ordered a number of times and rely on them for a quick, easy, and delicious night in fairly frequently! Though they don't have a large range of pizza options, you can build your own and you can't go wrong with their basics. read more

While the service and atmosphere was very nice the food proved otherwise. I ended up refunding my pizza because the bottom crust was so thin, undone, and soggy that it was impossible to eat. The rest of my family ended up finishing theirs and all got very sick. Suffice to say I wasn't mad I was just very disappointed. read more

I was looking for Neapolitan style pizza and so glad I came across Proof on Yelp! I was lucky it was a Monday, and they had BOGO deals. I only paid $13 for 2 boxes of pizza! My favorite has to be the Genoa pizza. I love anything pesto plus it was topped with prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, and my favorite cheese, burrata. Perfect combination! read more

Proof Pizza - Proof Special (top) Genoa Pizza (bottom) - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Quality ingredients, delicious! I made my own, highly recommend the pesto sauce. You can take the pizzas out to the lobby/bar area of St Kate's and it's a fun place to dine. Very friendly staff read more

Proof is super tasty! We love the thinner crust and gourmet toppings! The salads are tasty as well :) read more

Proof Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stopped in at 6:14 on a week night. Stood looking at the menu while guys made pizza without even acknowledging me. Waited. Nobody helped me. I left as one of the guys making pizzas watched me leave making eye contact as I did. Nice way to treat customers. read more

This place was okay but nothing special. I felt that both the pizza and the wings were under seasoned and lacking flavor. However, the space was nice and there was good jazz, so not a total waste. read more

This is the worst pizza that I have ever had. The crust was uncooked and doughy. The middle of the pizza was soupy. We tried to eat it with forks but the dough was raw in the middle. My husband brought the pizza back and talked to the guy at the counter who just shrugged his head and smiled. It was a terrible experience regarding the food and service. read more

This is a nice addition to downtown Milwaukee. It's connected to the newly remodeled Saint Kate, making it a nice central location. Easy to walk to, but pretty small inside. There are only a few small tables and they're cramped together. I went for lunch on a Friday and ended up having to wait about 20 minutes for my pizza. I got their specialty. It was good, I would get it again. One thing I didn't enjoy was how big the chunks of toppings were. Each slice of pizza only had a topping or two. I would've liked it more if they were chopped up and evenly spread out. Overall, good pizza and I would go back and try something new! read more

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Had pizza there today and literally their is no firm crust. Just lays there. Worse than that I got sick from the pizza soon after

The Wisconsin Burrata.....so delicious! Pizzas and salads are good too, but the Wisconsin burrata...amazing.

Great excuse to venture into Saint Kate's. Proof is not the best wood fired pizza I've had but I enjoyed it. Too much cheese for a neopolitan style pizza. The Burrata appetizer was amazing. read more

I really wish this pizza place wasn't hidden inside Saint Kate's Hotel because it easily gets overlooked by people walking or driving by. This is a perfect late night spot to grab a personal sized pizza, soda and maybe some tirmisu if there's any left! After you order, the pizza is literally ready to go within two minutes. Prices range from $11-$13 depending on the type of pizza you order and there is an option to create your own pizza. read more

Awesome pizza! The ingredients are high quality and they have a perfect dough! Can't go wrong here.

Terrible. The pizza was not good at all. My fiancé ordered roasted garlic on her pizza expecting diced up or at least chopped up little piece, nope she got whole cloves of garlic on her pizza. To be honest it tasted like it was all pre-made. The only good thing about this place was the packaging. read more

We really enjoyed our meal. The pizza was really very good. The meatballs we ordered were cold unfortunately but the pizza was perfect temp! And they forgot to include the utensils I requested which was only a problem because I was at a hotel. read more

Awesome little pizza bistro. Fun to watch pizza being made and see it cooking in their pizza oven. Would come again, perfect for a date night but not kid friendly. Worth the money spent for great pizzas read more

Proof Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They didn't answer the phone, we gave up after trying 4 times. Ended up getting San Giorgio's which was great! I hope they figure out the phone situation. read more

NEED TO GO! Stopped here a couple days ago on my lunch break and plan on going again often. Lasagna pizza was amazing, service was great, environment is bright and welcoming, definitely a great addition to Water St! read more

Very small sign, inside was bigger then we thought. The workers were very friendly and indulged conversation with us. Would totally recommend just with the costumer service. The pizza was fabulous and very quick. read more

This is definitely a great idea to have affordable and build own neapolitan pizza, but I wish it tasted more authentic.

We were disappointed with the pizza. I had the Margherita. There weren't too many tomatoes on it or basil. There were a few cherry tomatoes on it and a few snips of basil. I was staying at the hotel so ordered and went down to pick it up. Half of the cheese had slid off. it looks like the completed pizza is kept in a warming over that's too hot. read more

Just look at their name!!! They should stay closed. Yuck yuck food. No ambiance at all. No Italian personnel. The cost for ingredients for one of their pizzas is probably 71 cents. My rating is a minus 9. read more

Great place for a quick pizza or app in a convenient location! Highly recommend the proof special or margherita for pizza and the meatball appetizer. read more

So, this place is NOT certified by any of the organizations that certify Neapolitan pizzas. That being said... They make a really good Neapolitan pizza. San Giorgio around the corner still comes out on top, but San Giorgio is only open for dinner. Proof is only open for lunch. This is actually a fantastic situation: two great Neapolitan pizza places, and they aren't in direct competition. Let's talk menu. You'll definitely find some non-traditional pizza offerings, as well as the ability to make your own. Price is the same either way: $10 for a pizza as of this review. They use a rotating Neapolitan oven, which makes for less work in terms of rotating pizzas, and helps make the cooking more even. Looks like they are getting the proper cooking temperature, and that's what counts. So cheese: I tend to go for the fresh mozzarella. It's good. It's a cow's milk mozzarella, and they don't seem to have Mozzarella di Bufala (Buffalo Milk) mozzarella on the menu. Cow milk mozzarella is a bit more approachable, so I understand. Sauce: I go for the San Marzano tomato. Not sure if it is D.O.P. Certified San Marzano, or just the San Marzano variety of tomato that is not necessarily grown in that specific region. My taste buds tell me that it tastes good, so I'm not going to worry about it. Crust: here's where the pizza can be ruined when it comes to making a Neapolitan pie. Thankfully they get it right. The crust is not crispy. It's not like a cracker. This is a good thing! The crust has the right texture and springiness to it. The rotating oven even has the side benefit of a pretty even cook around the perimeter. Only downside is that it can get pretty busy during peak lunchtime. In theory, this won't always be the case, but if they keep up the quality, this will be an ongoing "problem". Bottom line: fantastic pizza. read more

Ordered a pizza for take out - the Proof Special. It was absolutely delicious! The crust was chewy with a good flavor. The sauce was perfection and the sausage was yummy. The cipriani onions were wonderful. Great service! Similar to Mod or Blaze in the way you order but hands down better pizza! Will definitely be back read more