Let’s face it: Most of us have no idea how to pick out a good olive oil. There are so many brands, types, and countries of origin that understanding olive oil doesn’t seem less daunting than understanding wine.
The good news? The hordes of reviewers out there on Amazon have done most of the work for us. Looking for a beautiful olive oil without a scary price tag? Here are 10 of the best olive oils you can get online, all for under $20.
1. La Tourangelle Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$18.99 from Amazon
You can get 25 ounces of La Tourangelle’s olive oil for under $20, which is something you won’t see very often on this list. Made from Spanish olives, the bright and peppery oil has been raved about thousands of times on Amazon.
2. Desert Miracle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$16.47 from Amazon
You don’t usually see Morocco in the olive oil conversation, but Desert Miracle’s premium olive oil is extremely beloved, even if you can only nab eight ounces for under $20. One reviewer even said they brush their teeth with the stuff.
3. Graza “Sizzle” Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$15.99 from Amazon
If you’re like me, you’ve seen an ad for Graza every single time you’ve opened up Instagram for the last three years. The branding is undeniably charming, and the fact that it comes in a squeeze bottle is wonderful — and oddly out of the ordinary. While this oil is meant for cooking, Graza also has a “Drizzle” olive oil meant for, well, drizzling.
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4. O-Live & Co. 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$16.14 from Amazon
“I use this olive oil for salads, pasta, frying and baking,” one reviewer says about O-Live & Co.’s olive oil, and there are over a thousand reviews that agree. Made of a mixture of Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki olives, the brand took home a gold medal at the 2020 World Olive Oil Competition in New York.
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5. Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$16.13 from Amazon
As far as value goes, you’re probably not gonna top the whopping 68 ounces Pompeian will give you for $16. This is great, standby cooking oil that gets the job done. I use this pretty often myself, and I’ll tell you that the single best part of the bottle is the lipped pour spout, which stops drips and spills. Bless that feature.
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6. California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$14.14 from Amazon
California-grown olives are at the heart of this popular oil, which buyers say is ideal for cooking, dressing salads, or dipping with bread. “This is the best all-purpose olive oil on the market,” says one reviewer. “I often experiment with other OOs for variety and the fun of it, but this one consistently delivers on the perfect balance of body, great flavor and the ability to hold up to higher heat.”
7. 365 Whole Foods Market Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil
$10.79 from Amazon
With nearly 20,000 positive reviews on Amazon, Whole Foods’ olive oil is known for its quality and versatility. What Whole Foods isn’t always known for is its affordability, but it’s really nice to see this priced at $10. Thanks for that one, Papa Bezos.
8. Saloio Portuguese Olive Oil
$18.99 from Amazon
Don’t sleep on the Portuguese olive oil game. Saloio Portuguese Olive Oil’s rich, golden color and smooth, buttery taste is traditional of the region. “This olive oil is so good you can drink it out of a spoon,” says one Amazon customer. I might have to try this one and find out for myself.
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9. Cobram Estate Robust 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$18.99 from Amazon
Italy and Spain get a lot of credit when it comes to olive oil, but California holds its own. The state produces 99% of the country’s olive oil, which is no small feat. Cobram Estate is known for being a little bit intense, with prominent grassy and peppery flavors.
10. Merula Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$11.99 from Sur la Table
Though the beloved Merula Spanish olive oil runs for more than $20 on Amazon, you can find it at Sur la Table for half the price. Is this a limited-time thing? Who knows! Buy it while you’ve got the chance.
