As a foodie I am disappointed in myself that I have not been here in over 5 years. My loss. Especially since I work within walking distance. Do not believe the bad reviews.....I am sorry about the owners health but they have a wonderful and knowledgeable staff to help you. Tari helped me today and she was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. This isn't just about olive oil but also balsamic vinegars and pasta and olives and local products such as Life is Gouda and Speedys and soaps and more. They will help you by letting you try some of the olive oils. These bottles make great gifts for you or a hostess gift or for any foodie in your life. LIke me. I will be back to splurge a little for me. Today was a gift for someone moving into their 1st apartment. You must have a good bottle of EVOO. Definitely stop in for a unique gift. I love my wine gifts but this is a bit different and will last longer than a bottle of wine. read more

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This place is going down hill fast. Closed during business hours and the older lady should not be allowed to work the cash register because she is super confused. Need to find a new store. read more

Delicious and fairly priced. I loved this store, they make you feel very welcomed. The sweet lady gave me a nice tour and I loved learning where the oil was coming from. Friendly knowledgeable staff, don't pass this store up. Highly recommended, enjoy the tasting. read more

Great service and selection. It's a cute little business in the shopping center. They had a wide variety of vinegars and infused oils. I got the Neapolitan Herb like I always get. read more

My mom and I are not some olive oil expert but We want to try something more organic and high quality so we came here. They sell many other things other than olive oil such as vinegar, cook book, plates, soap... After the lady greeted us we told her we want some olive oil but we didn't have much knowledge about olive oils, she patiently asked us questions to guide us what we prefer such as if we like it stronger or lighter, the price range, if we want flavored or non-flavored etc. The other staff are nice and friendly too, they said another customer love the olive oil we picked and we picked the right one. There are little paper cups for us to taste them too. At the end we brought a small bottle of olive oil that cost $15 but I think it's worth it because the taste of it is really strong so I don't need to put a whole lot on my salad or pasta like the oils I bought from regular grocery stores. Overall the staff are nice, the store is clean, the price is a bit high but fair, I will come back to try other kinds of olive oil! read more

We were killing time in this shopping center when I saw this store. I'd run out of fancy rosemary olive oil so I figured we'd check it out. The store is lined wall to wall with various vinegars and oils. The staff was helpful, though with it being so small and quiet I might've preferred if they'd been just a touch more hands off. I was happy to try samples of the different oils, and I did intend to buy some, I just wish I'd been left alone a teeny bit. Anyway, I bought mushroom and sage infused oil for myself and garlic infused for our pet sitter back home. Both tasted great. read more

I'm a huge Olive Oil user. And I'm very particular about not buying lamp oil. Haha. The people here are very knowledgeable and happy to help. Which you will need because it's a lot to take in. There's probably around 50 different Olive Oils to try! It's crazy! And there are little sample cups so you can taste to your hearts desire! I myself love the infused Olive Oils. They have savory,sweet,spicy, you name it. They also have a few balsamic vinegars to try from too. I only buy my Olive Oils from here. read more

Savor the Olive - Just a few flavors - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

There's good news and bad news in regards to Savor the Olive. The bad news first! The employees at the Hilltop location are so incredibly rude. I wouldn't talk to my dog the way I was spoken to in there. I was called out and yelled at from across the room because I, how dare I, was going to put some balsamic vinegar in a bottle. I was informed not to touch anything. The woman claimed that since Covid that's the regulation. That simply cannot be true because I can touch every shopping cart and every utensil in the salad bar line so that is a lie. If they want to change their policies, just change them but do not lie about it and blame it on the government. I'm sick of lies! The good news is that they have a delicious balsamic vinegar 18 year aged at the front of the store. Just don't touch anything! read more

I have been shopping at this store for many years. They have an amazing selection of oils and vinegars. You can taste all the varieties and pick your favorites. I try to do something different each time to vary my meals but I swear by their products. They are extremely flavorful and healthy. They are a bit expensive but for me it's worth the extra money because they add that special touch to all my dishes. I love them most to be used in my homemade salad dressings. SO GOOD!!! read more

This place is simply amazing. I apologize for not getting the name of the lovely lady who helped us. We walked in completely blind as to the service and knowledge and fantastic selection in this beautiful little shop. We walked out completely thrilled and with three bottles of amazing oils and a vinegar. I can see spending way too much in future purchases here, but I am confident that they will be worth every single dollar. Ten stars. read more

What a cool place for foodies (and shoppers)! This shop specializes in gourmet olive oils and various vinegars. The staff was very helpful in finding particular flavors. They have the oils and vinegars on tap so you can select to purchase small or large bottles. I was specifically searching for a black truffle olive oil. They had this flavor available but it was considerably more pricy than their other types of oils, as it was considered a gourmet flavor and was already pre-bottled. It is tasty but not the best I've had. They also have other gifts for home cooks such as seasonings or rubs, and olive oil based bath & body products for sale. Will definitely return to try other flavors. read more

10/10 recommend! Best olive oil and balsamic vinegar selection I have seen in America. Mrs. Bonnie was so kind, very knowledgeable, and so fun to talk to! It was like stepping into another country! Overall amazing experience and we will definitely be back often! read more

terrible customer service and literally got scammed making a purchase from them online with apple pay. i ordered online on the 1st and i never got a confirmation email or tracking update. every time i called and asked for an update the lady (bonnie) would tell me to call tomorrow for someone who knows how to handle the computer. and the person doing the online shipments doesn't work everyday so i have to call on the days she does work to figure out where my order is. why is it a hassle and i have to call them everyday asking for an update on my order and they have no clue what my order is because they are now saying their computer is broken. so instead of issuing me a refund on my apple pay which is direct payment. they emailed me today saying there is something wrong with their computer and they are out of stock of the product i ordered. they gave me store credit instead of a full refund... now what should i do with store credit when they can't even tend to their online business. i live in california not virginia. please update ur website if you cannot properly handle online orders and shipment with ur business. this is ridiculous. now i'm calling them everyday asking where my product is or my refund and all they keep doing is telling me to call tomorrow to talk to someone else. i just want my refund back. read more

Savor the Olive - the only email i got after i ordered which is the 8th telling me they cannot fufill my order and gave me credit on my account. - Specialty Food Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Love their products! So many choices, always get their traditional balsamic vinegar and pick a different olive oil each time I go there. All are wonderful! read more

I am a recent shopper of this place and I'm addicted! I LOVE the champagne vinegar,gremolata, and black truffle sea salt! I can't wait to try the olives and explore more oils! read more

Let me first preface this by saying I know zero about olive oils and vinegars. After having our early afternoon hangover recovery meal next door, we walked out and were immediately attracted to the olive plants the store had outside. One thing led to another and the owners were touring us around their store sampling oils and vinegars I never knew existed. From espresso infused balsamic vinegar to chipotle pepper olive oils, there was a ton of variety. The lovely owners explained the possible uses for each one and answered every question we had. My SO and I left with a bottle of aged balsamic and truffle oil. Great thing is you can bring back your used bottles for a deposit return on your next purchase. This mistake of a trip has us not using box store bought olive oils and vinegars from here on out. read more

The best place hands down to get the best tasting Olive Oil in town. Bonnie is great and knowledgeable. I didn't know they had so many flavors for olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar. The Garlic Flavor Olive oil is sooooo good plus you reuse your bottles and they even clean them for you in needed. read more

Something a little different in Virginia Beach! This store is unique in that it deals in Oils and Vinegars very high end but reasonable prices. I never new there were so many different Olive oils. When you enter the Tasting room it has the feel of a wine tasting room the decor is old world meets new and the variety of product is amazing from lemon and garlic infused oils to blood orange and basil. The black cherry vinegar is amazing. The gentleman who guided us around the store was well versed in the various grades and uses of oils and excelled at customer service. Well worth a trip to check out or for a gift for the foodie you know when you don't know what to get them! read more

The correct name is Savor the Olive!!!! The owner Frank is so knowledgeable about olive oil and balsamic vinegar!! I spent an hour tasting and talking food with him. Try the butter infused EVOO, all natural, and amazing. Can't say enough about this unique store, what you thought you were buying for EVOO, is probably not! Also, not as expensive as you would think, try it! read more

I happened in on this place by chance, looking for a Christmas gift for my mom. I was greeted with one of the most enthusiastic women I have ever met, who is obviously passionate about her business and the product. She let me taste countless olive oils, and had tasting notes for each one straight out of her mouth. After deciding on a Frantoio robust olive oil, she let me taste an aged balsamic vin and it was incredible! I ended up spending more on myself than on gifts...but I don't regret it. This business is incredibly well run and you will be hard-pressed to find a better authority on olive oil and vinegar. The prices are extremely reasonable and we have been utterly impressed with our purchases. We can't wait to go back next time I go home to VA Beach! read more

i came into this place because i needed hawaiian red salt for a meal i was making, but the person working at the time greeted me and showed me around. I was in for quite a surprise. The vast array of balsamic and olive oil was just amazing. He walked me through a lot of them by suggesting what kind of meal to pair them with. Each sample I am amazed! Never buying store bought a again. read more

We found Savor the Olive by accident one day...such a happy happy accident! The owners, Miss Bonnie and Mr. Frank, along with their wonderful staff, really know their stuff. The quality of the oils and their dark and white balsamic vinegars is superior, the range of flavors and depths un believable. You'll know this in your first visit because they insist you taste whatever peaks the curiosity of your tastebuds. Every stainless steel canister that holds and stores such deliciousness provides you with inspired suggestions on how to use their oils and balsamic vinegars and which flavors are successfully paired with one another. You'll be so ready to up your culinary game, be it a marinade, a salad or a recipe. We eat healthier and more deliciously since we discovered this wonderful store. Their goods make fabulous gifts...and they have much more than just the amazing oils and vinegars. Check them out in Hilltop. You'll thank me later! read more

Great Place! Never knew it was here until a friend took me there. The gourmet olive oils are very fresh tasting and the owners are very helpful with helping you pair it with a vinegar. I'll go back for sure. read more

Wonderful that we have a unique store such as this right here in Virginia Beach. Never in a million years would I imagine sipping on samples on olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Every sample was delicious. This store specializes in high quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The quality of the products far outweigh the reasonable prices. The owners are wonderful. They are very knowledgeable, and were able to keep my interest the entire time. Really was a treat going into this store. Will certainly be returning. read more

Went to Savor the Olive on a recommendation from a waitress at a local restaurant while I was on vacation in Virginia Beach. It was one of the highlights of the vacation. The store was so unique and I learned so much from Frank the owner about olive oil and vinegars. Frank and his assistant were so helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with them sampling all the different oils and vinegars. This is a must go to place when you are visiting Virginia Beach. read more

This place is AWESOME. Went in to get some truffle oil this afternoon and was blown away by their selection. They have every kind of infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar that you could think of and they are all delicious. They even give you bread so that you can try before you purchase. We only got the truffle oil and strawberry balsamic vinegar but will be back to purchase more. I highly recommend this place for trying new ideas in the kitchen or entertaining. It looks like they even make custom gift baskets. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! read more

We happened upon this shop after being in the area to have our taxes done. I whole-hearedly agree with all the previous reviews. Really high quality product, knowledgable and friendly owners. What sold us was that we are trying to eat healthier and the owner lady suggested we try using their grapefruit vinegar - alone - as salad dressing. I figured it would have to be blended with olive oil, but she was right! And that has no calories and no preservatives! So good. We'll be back. read more

Unique and wonderful! Personal service! Unbelievable selection of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegars - infused or not - Must Visit!

You should eat have lunch at Azars Mediterranean Grill then walk next door to Savor The Olive for a nice experience. I did not know that many tastes could be developed from olive oil or vinegar. I tasted a lot of varieties and did not find one that was not good. Frank had oils for Libya, Greece, Spain, California .......... Some oils and vinegar were flavored... one oil was infused with HOT peppers. I bought a bottle grapefruit flavored vinegar. Go see the unique chandelier, the accessories and the cook books. read more

I have been coming here since they opened and have act as something of an unofficial spokesperson. I used to tell everyone that THE place for interesting, high quality oil and vinegar was Savor the Olive. The quality is still there, but the customer service from my last visit was so abysmal that I will not be returning. I don't feel that I should have to beg a cashier to come do her job so I can spend $30+ on vinegar. read more