The owner is super helpful and gave me great ideas how to use different kinds of Balsamic Vinegars!

This place definitely deserves the 5 stars it has. Went in to purchase some balsamic vinegar that my mother loved. Eddie was so helpful and a great salesman. My sister and I both left with our own bottles! There are so many different balsamic vinegars to try and they are absolutely delicious! Will be back for sure! read more

The finest, marvelous collection oF fresh olive oil & balsamic vinegar in the Bay. A hidden gem, fantastic customer service by Eddie & family. Thank you, today was amazing! read more

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This charming shop is a treasure. The owner is warm, welcoming, passionate, and more than patient in educating you from top to bottom about olive oils and vinegars. The minute you walk in you are handed a sample of whatever oil you'd like to sample and your education begins. The samples and mixes of oils and vinegars don't stop as don't the food pairing suggestions. You will learn about pressings, olive seasons, history, medicinal properties and benefits, skin/hair benefits, digestion benefits, and on and on. He offers a wide selection of good wines, specialty condiments, old world style ceramics/serving platters, pasta, sauces, and misc. small items, as well as the oils and vinegars. He even hosts tasting parties on site that offer unlimited oil/vinegar tasting (which is offered to everyone who enters his shop anyway) along with cheeses/appetizers. Wine can be purchased to drink during your party as well. Sounds fun. You will return many times to this special spot and you will never again settle for sub-par oils most retailers offer. His prices are very reasonable as well. Please give yourself time to spend there and learn SO much about oils and vinegars. It will change your vinegar and oil life forever. The community that shops here is very loyal and treated well. Side note-it's extremely clean and is staged/decorated with old world charm. read more

Beautiful store, way bigger than the exterior might suggest. Tons of perfectly wrapped gifts waiting to be taken home (yours or someone else's:) and delightful samples one after the one, graciously offered by the owner. She really entertained my friends and myself (I come from olive producer country, Spain, but always so much to learn!). She educated not only our palates but talked a bit about the history of each oil and balsamic vinegars. Anything infused with pomegranate I found utterly exotic and enjoyable. We tried many many samples and my friend bought a couple of those bottles freshly filled from the metal container. Everything they have seems so fresh and not rancid like many bottled oils out there. Loved that the prices were very reasonable too. read more

I've only been here twice and this is all it took for me to be sold 5 starhundred percent. Google "olive oil" shelf life and you will quickly learn that olive oil is fragile. It quickly will lose it's "oomph" and begin a rapid decline into just a shitty oily substance that you probably should steer clear of. Think about that for a moment, you browse the aisle in Whole Foods and find what looks to be a nice bottle of olive oil from Turkey and decide it's worth the $26.00 price tag and bring it home. Just how long has that olive oil been on the shelf? Del' Olivia is a olive oil snobs wet dream. Countless fresh olive oils to choose from and bottles filled right before your very eyes. Have a question about a particular oil? How about tasting it? Yes, you can do that here and walk out with confidence with the perfect bottle. Cheap? No, but I will gladly pay for quality. read more

This was an unbelievable treat. We tasted many combinations that were delicious. Eddie was a gracious host and out tasting group loved the shop. We found gourmet items that were really easy and unusual to be a chef extrodinaire read more

We came passing by this place and wanted to buy some virgin olive oil that day so went on in. The oil that we bought wasn't the ones that we originally wanted. So ended up buying a $20 bottle. After coming I started searching online about what is the best way to use the oil and realized that there are the natural version and the chemical production of this taste in the oil. The bottles are not labeled other than what kind of oil it is said to be and where it came from. So unknown if natural or chemical product.. read more

Del' Oliva - Imported Food Near Me - Burlingame, California

I'm at the Burbank airport and during a delay I meet Eddie...one of the owners. His passion was contagious. I love that they have FRESH olive oils year round (currently your getting the oils from the Northern Hemisphere). I had to see this store. I drove from San Jose to check this place out. Worth it! Not only do they have an amazing selection of Olive Oils and Vinegars they also have Pastas, Salts, Honey, all kinds of accouterments & Lotions. They also will take the time to find out what your looking for and have you taste different things. I met with Eddie and his beautiful wife Homa and tasted some amazing oils and vinegars. I ended up with the Mushroom Sage Olive Oil, Portugal Olive Oil (for my salads), Espresso Balsamic (AMAZING - I marinated a flank steak in it as recommended by Eddie and it was fantastic) and the Apple Balsamic (Nothing I would have picked out without being able to taste it - great in salads and I'm going to try it drizzled over strawberries). My Sister is in love with the body lotion she purchased and also purchased some Oils and Vinegars. High quality products, passionate people and you get to taste just about everything! I'm happy to see I can re-order online. I actually thought the pricing was very reasonable. It's HIGH quality products, direct from the source and reasonably priced. They packed everything so we could check it with our luggage (all arrived safely). read more

Just visited here on a whim and made the completion of our trip. The owner was knowledgeable and enthusiastic adding to the experience. Friends came in to visit and were so excited about the oil and vinegar that they helped us pick additional purchases based on things they had purchased recently and how to pair them with meals. Will definitely be ordering online when I am out of my vinegar and oil. read more

This is a great store. Visiting from out of town today, and the store employee or owner was great!! He was so knowledgeable, and let us taste whatever we wanted. So refreshing to have a store that actually acknowledges you when you come in to visit, in such a positive manner. Well worth the visit. read more

Eddie was so welcoming and had so much amazing information to share about olive oil and vinegar. In fact, he had us test try many of oils and vinegars and even mix them to show the profound flavors! I've never tried such pure olive oil and balsamic vinegar in my life. I'm not exaggerating, you have to try it out for yourself. We learned so much, and bought 4 of his products because we loved it so much. It was hard to even pick which one we wanted because they're all so delicious. I'm definitely going to go back soon with my family! read more

I cant recommend this store highly enough :) Its one of my favorite stores in Burlingame. I often stop by for not only high quality olive oil and vinegar but also amazing wine selection. Plus the food...they always have something interesting and new to try and its simply delicious. I love this store for many reasons. When I have family friends and quests over at my house for dinner and glass of wine people are always impressed every single time and keep asking where I got my wine or olive oil or things I use for cheese platers etc. When Im looking for nice gift you just cant go wrong with nice bottle of wine and the owner of the store will always help you get the right bottle. The store is so beautiful and welcoming and owners are the nicest people. Very highly recommend:) read more

If you need a gift - housewarming, teachers, parents, wedding, etc. you can find it here! This store is amazing. It is ran by such an knowledgeable kid human, Eddie. You could tell right off the bat he loves his business and loves this art. I have walked by the store many times and just never thought to go in. Today I thought, let's see. I needed a gift to bring to my boyfriends parents house and I know they love wine and olive oil so I'm sure I'll find something here. What I found was more than just a gift but I was educated about what I was giving. I also truly enjoyed giving Eddie my business. He deserves nothing but greatness and success from this world. Stop buying olive oil, balsamic, wine from other stores. If you want fancy, or simply just real quality products come here! read more

Eddie is a great Man. Thank you for the Great suggestions. We enjoy your olive oil daily. Fresh Fresh Fresh ... taste like you pressed these olives today ! Grazie!!! read more

Eddie changed the way my family thinks about olive oil. This is clearly a passion and a mission for him - to educate the way Americans think about and consume olive oil. One of the most important foods in western cooking, few of us have a real understanding of what olive oil is supposed to be. When you go in, Eddie takes the time, and I mean really spends time with you, to educate you both about olive oil and it's beautiful sister balsamic vinegar. He has more selections than you could possibly taste in one sitting. He takes the time to understand your flavor preferences and diet and makes personalized recommendations after getting to know you. It is a cultural outing where you can take the whole family. It's like getting intro classes for free. After our first trip there, we bought some Christmas presents for our good friends, and part of the gift was bringing them to store for a tasting. They loved their present and are on their next bottle. Everything is seasonal and fresh; from the proper hemisphere given the time of year. It's not inexpensive, but if you love good, natural food and exploring new flavor profiles, skip Napa next time and give yourself the present of learning about great olive oil. read more

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My go to spot for quality olive oil and vinegar. Owners are so friendly and knowledgeable about their products. It's the perfect gift for the holidays and you will never make a better salad dressing read more

Eddie, the owner taught me so much about olive oil! He made the shopping experience a joy. And I left with a delicious fresh olive oil and an excellent balsamic vinegar. I would highly recommend this shop! read more

Del' Oliva - Imported Food Near Me - Burlingame, California

It's amazing that they are open during COVID! Eddie is the owner and a fantastic gentleman who wants to educate about olive oils and balsamic vinegar. I never knew that it is similar to wine tasting, that there are so many varietals and that the best ones are not necessarily from Italy! The shop has been there over 10 years. There are lots of gifts you can choose either Italian ceramic wear or gourmet food items like black truffle spread! Give them some love and your business! read more

My friend and I wandered into this store on a whim and it was the BEST find we had our entire trip to SF!! Eddie (the owner) doesn't just sell olive oil and other specialty goodies...he gives you a true, genuine experience out of his passion for his work. Every product we tasted and/or learned about, whether it be olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rum preserved figs, beet soaked olives or wine, Eddie shared his knowledge and excitement with us through every moment. It never felt like we were in a store and being pushed to buy products; rather it was as if we had come over to a long-time friend's house and they were sharing all their fabulous "foodie finds" with us. This was truly the highlight of our entire trip and we were very sad to leave (but after spending close to two hours in the store we figured it was time to go). We are from Seattle but have already committed to go back for a visit any and every time we are ever in the Burlingame area again. About the products: Everything in the store exceeded any expectations I could've ever dreamed of having. I never knew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasted so amazing! The prices may seem a little steep but they really aren't, trust me, it is money well spent! Especially once you understand their quality and integrity. And if the information about each item isn't enough for you, just TASTE them! You will be sold instantly. Great gifts for any occasion and truly something for everybody--the options of flavor profiles is spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about Del' Oliva! Thank you to Eddie and his wife for the life changing experience. Cheers! -The Ladies from Seattle read more

My sister and I were walking down Burlingame Ave and happened upon Del Oliva yesterday. We like olive oil stores and walking into this store for the first time, the owners were super friendly and very passionate! They would help us with taste tests with olive oils with balsamic vinegars pairings and we were very impressed with their knowledge! They will bottle and seal the olive oil/balsamic vinegar fresh for you on the spot. They also told us about their customized gift baskets and love their idea of it. They also sell a lot of interesting charcuterie items and wines. Definitely recommend this store! Carmel has an olive oil store, but Del Oliva is much better and friendlier. read more

Great service. Oils n Vinegars are amazing! All from Italy Very helpful!! Lots of great gift ideas in the store. Love Del' Oliva.

This place is awesome you can get some hand crafted items from Italy. But the best part about this place is the quality of olive oil and vinegar is one of the best I have ever tasted. Not to mention the owners are incredibly loving and welcoming. We received some useful and informative knowledge about vinegars and olive oil. An the we are coming next week for wine tasting in the back 5 wines for $20!! read more

Del' Oliva - Loved this beautiful Italian bowl I'm coming back for more decor and olive oil&vinegar. - Imported Food Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Been going there regularly for over 2 years. Best place locally to get high quality olive (+ other) oil and vinegars. Eddie is part of the charm of this store. The owners are knowledgable and friendly and offer wonderful customer service. I remember the first time we went in and had no idea where to start, so Eddie spent time to educate, talk, make us laugh and feel at home. My experience every time after is the same. Try everything that you may be interested in. read more

I want to give 10 stars. This place has changed our salad life! We took our seven year old and four year old and they tried the vinegars and since then have been happily eating salad with Del Oliva Olive Oil and vinegar every day. They never ate salad before. Serious. So cool to discover that kids have taste! I was giving them Costco Olive oil. oops. Learned my lesson. And the owner was so kind and friendly and we had a lovely experience tasting and checking things out. We also bought delicious breadsticks that the girls devoured right there. We will be back , as we are already out! My four year old actually asked to drink the vinegar in a cup. haha read more

I've passed by this place on multiple occasions and never had the chance to stop in. With an hour and a half on the meter and my bakery shopping complete I took the opportunity to stop in. The #interiordesign of this place is #beautiful. Very #elegant, #rustic, relaxing. The person working ( this was around 2pm yesterday- maybe the owner) was very helpful and courteous, bringing me multiple samples, water and explaining the product. I mostly tried the olive oils but based on the pear balsamic, Id say you couldn't go wrong with anything. The olive oils are thick, give a slight kick to the back of your throat and have great flavor (especially the sage mushroom). From what I was told that kick tells you how fresh it is. I walked out 50$ poorer but I'll be back! read more

I wish I knew 500 people on Yelp to share this with. If there were absolutely nothing else to do on The Avenue in Burlingame, this exquisite olive oil and vinegar specialty store would still be a destination worth an hour's drive. Superb service, superior products, the quintessence of a Mediterranean specialty store. Tell your friends...to tell their friends. Just go. read more

As a chinese, not a salad person as we always have cooked food on our table. Now after years of study and work in the U. S, I realized eating healthy w low carps is key to keep fit. So salad becomes a good option for us, while among all those salad dressing, our favorite is vinaigrette. Just we have no idea where to get the great one I have in the good restaurant. Two months ago we moved to Burlingame from LA, living in Downtown one of our favorite activity has become exploring all those exquisite and lovely stores one by one everyday after lunch. Del Oliva is definitely our biggest surprise so far, the owner is so nice and friendly, showed us all kinds of fruit vinegar and how it taste by mixing with different olive oil. for the first time, I get to know that to mix your favorite fruit vinegar with excellent olive oil, you got your dream vinaigrette, it'so simple yet so wonderful. I just happen to have more confidence in cooking salad with those great taste vinegar and olive oil. Today I made the classical kale salad with Del Oliva product. It's so good yet so amazing! I love it. It's like I finally find a more effective way to keep fit by using those product to cook my favorite salad and it's also great fun to try all the recipes with so many choices from Del Oliva. Happy to meet this wonderful store. read more

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What an awesome place. If you're an Olive Oil whore like I am then this is definitely worth checking out. Fresh pressed oils from all over the world with almost every flavor profile oils can impart. I picked up both a Portugese and Chilean selection, both with the spicy, green bite in the palate. Now if you're into smooth buttery ones they have that too, I just needed something with a harsher personality. The owner's husband travels a lot, so there's the opportunity for them to try and bring back many varietals. I hope the place isn't too niche, as they have great products here and rooting for them to stick around the somewhat cut throat real estate that is Burlingame Ave. read more

Pros: Service, product quality Cons: None I came here knowing nothing about good olive oil or balsamic vinegar but left educated! Service here is fantastic! read more

This store should be No. 1. I've started eating salads again because of Eddy, which led to eating vegetables I would have never consider eating voluntarily before. I am talking about you, beets. Eddy is definitely more than half the fun of going. He is so passionate about olive oil, the tastiest balsamic vineagers, and life. Let him guide you to your most perfect olive oil and balsamics. read more

Hands down the best customer service I have yet to receive at a boutique shop on Burlingame Ave. The husband and wife are both fantastic people. They have great pride in their stellar products and show it through their dedication and commitment toward excellence. Today, I purchased some jam and olive oil for my aunt. Eddie was kind enough to help package the products so they wouldn't be damaged during transport. I have been to this store over a dozen times, I always get a premium product for a fair price. I would definitely recommend this fabulous store to anyone in San Mateo County or passerby's visiting Burlingame Ave. read more

What an absolute treasure trove of different types of oils and balsamic vinegars, as well as beautiful bowls, storage containers, etc! My friend and I just came across the store as we walked along Burlingame Avenue, and were amazed by the variety and quality of the products we found at Del'Oliva. The owners are so friendly and informative, you can really tell that they stand by their products and are proud of the high quality of it all. I'm amazed by the flavor of their olive, almond, and walnut oils, which are superb, as well as the incredible tastes of their balsamic vinegars, with unique flavors like mango, peach, pomegranate, etc. They encourage you to try the different oils and vinegars, which taste divine. I highly encourage people to stop by and try out the products, which are very reasonably priced. I haven't found anything comparable to their products at any gourmet or grocery store, which sometimes charge much more for what you end up with. Definitely check out Del'Oliva, it is most certainly worth the trip! read more

I really like their strawberry balsamic vinegar. I'm assuming others do as well as after tasting it I wanted a bottle and there was *just* enough for a small bottle. I also enjoy their mushroom olive oil, it's great on chicken. The venue is smack downtown Burlingame and it's very upscale. The owner is a pleasure to talk with too. Don't miss out on giving this place a try if you're in Burlingame! - 1 star due to the high prices. Worth it but I wish it would be a little more affordable. read more

Absolutely incredible service and quality. To have someone with so much passion for their product and so much knowledge of his industry was outstanding! And while we were shopping there heard the owner on the phone with a customer who had bought from him 3 years earlier, and questioned if it was ok to still use the product after that long. WITHOUT HESITATION he told her to just bring it back and he wanted to just exchange her old purchase for brand new at no charge because he wanted to be sure she loved her product! Amazing! We live out of town but will have him ship to us before we'll spend money with somebody else. A small business owner like this DESERVES loyal customers. Im floored by the incredible businessman I just witnessed. read more

My mom and I dropped in Del' Oliva while walking through town. We were so surprised at the expansive collection of fresh olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The Owner, Homa, was so knowledgable and taught us about the differences in oils and what would pair best with different foods. We had so much fun tasting all the wonderful infused olive oils and vinegars. We both bought presents for other people as well as ourselves. We will be back for sure. read more

Unbelievable quality and creativity! Great space for a special event for a small crowd of foodies and folks who like to eat! We were treated to a primer on olive oils and balsamic vinegars by the owners. An eye popper to know that 80% of the oil you can buy at a supermarket or specialty store is probably rancid or not what you think it is (i.e. not really the extra virgin fresh oil you are paying a premium for) Stop in here next time you are in need of olive oil - prepare to have your socks knocked off with the quality, flavor and creativity of the choices. The prices are not cheap - but not outrageous either - they are in line with any other specialty store that carries high quality oils and vinegars. Average price per small bottle is $12 up to $30 for large bottles. They also carry tiny bottles for gift packs! What a great idea instead of bringing wine to a party! read more

Great overall shop. Amazing gifts for the culinary aficionado in your life. Surprisingly excellent collection of wines but the real star is the olive oil. Always fresh, featuring the best olive oils from around the world based on each regions peak season. And don't miss the vinegars! All to die for. read more

I received a bottle of their raspberry vinegar and LOVED it with salads .... It's much thicker than what you find in the store and has a true fresh raspberry flavor. I subsequently went back and got other flavors (fig, black cherry) but it was tough deciding because they have SO MANY choices (pomegranate, white peach, tangerine, blueberry, chocolate to name a few). They also have awesome included oils (blood orange, mushroom & sage) that can be used alone or blended with vinegars to make out-of-this-world salad dressings. Service was friendly here and you're welcomed to taste as many oils & vinegars as you want from their dispensing jugs; bottles are refillable (but no discounts for being green). I've brought several friends here who discovered a love for their oils and vinegars. These also make great gifts for any foodie friend or relative. read more

There is no store quite like it. The owners are so knowledgeable about the products in the store. They'll have you try the different olive oils and vinegars and based on what you like, they'll make recommendations. They provide so many ideas for uses that I would never have thought of and when I go home and try it, I'm always blown away on how spot on they are. My favorites is lemon olive oil on popcorn. Who would have thought?! I've gone to many olive oil stores in the past, but after I discovered this one, I never go any where else. I tried once to go back to a different one and realized that they olive oil I got was not as fresh as at Del' Oliva and I was disappointed. I will not risk it again. It's all Del' Oliva for me forever. read more