I can't give this place much of a recommendation. It looks lovely from the outside. I went there on one of the few rainy weekend days of the year and was not allowed past the door. They said they were having a computer problem and could not ring up a sale. So, I said, 'not a problem. I'll just look around and wait until the computer is back up and running before I make my sale. Or I can come back later this afternoon or tomorrow to make the purchase.' I was told that the store was closed and to 'get out.' Gee, do you think I'm going back or I will recommend this place to my friends? read more

Amazing! Incredible selection of extra virgin olive oils from California-I *will* come back in December when the CA oils are freshly harvested. There's also a mind-blowing selection of balsamic vinegars. I'm kind of a purist, so I chose a Calaveras County Extra Virgin and a champagne balsamic vinegar. But, there are many flavored oils and flavored vinegars as well. The prices are incredible for such a fresh and tasty product. We had already made our purchases but the guy working there still offered me and my friend a number of olive oils to taste that we hadn't considered purchasing. From grassy to peppery to bite you back bitter-this place has all the olive oil you could ever want. read more

Great selection of oils and balsamic vinegars. They have tasting cups, bits of sourdough bread to dip, and a great selection of gifts and gift wrap. AND they pack and ship! read more

We have been a regular customer for several years. We have given their flavored vinegars to friends. We very disappointed to discover bottles bought earlier this month of the Pomegranate Vinegar from the Lafayette store is totally different from their prior batches. The taste was artificial and metallic; my partner called it medicinal. The Black Mission Fig Vinegar was almost as good as our aged bottle; just not as smooth and more acidic. I reached out to the store and to Nate, the owner. The store had no explanation nor offer of help; Nate did not respond. read more

Fantastic ! I happened upon this place about a year and a half ago and have been a regular customer since. I have a pantry full of their oils. I have not shopped or bought any oils or vinegars anywhere else since. Their oils are reasonably priced and I leave their store with so much for a third of what I had been spending. They have a large selection of oils and vinegars from standards to lots of interesting flavors and blends. Claire and staff are always kind and happy to help you with pairings and great ideas. They are even wonderful about taking suggestions and ideas. Their oils are organic and if you bring the bottles back you can refill them and get credit towards more products. Thanks read more

Amazing selection of oils and vinegars all available for sampling before buying. Nice store and unintrusive staff make for a perfect retail establishment. read more

We fist saw them at Best of the East Bay last year. I bought their bottle of Tuscan Olive Oil and quite frankly, didn't really think twice about it . . . until my boyfriend found a coupon (buy one get one free) and they had opened up a store. We went and stayed for at least an hour and a half. The place is fantastic. Great products, great quality, and very reasonable. I recommend this place to everyone and anyone I know that cooks or just like olive oils and vinegars. I have gotten people gifts from here, mainly the butter olive oil and both the truffle oils. It truly is a wonderful place. One of the best things about this place is you get to try everything there. The customer service is fantastic too. I highly recommend it to everyone. read more

I am so lucky to be working close by this neighborhood gem! They got a great selection of olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and more. Super friendly knowledgeable service with reasonably priced products. You can mix and match to create your own salad dressing. Oh, did I mention their bottles are pretty?! It'll be the perfect gift for any foodie! read more

This amazing store is unique not just in the Bay Area, but quite possibly in the whole country! Their olive oils are of the highest quality and pair deliciously with a wide array of balsamic vinegars of different flavors that cannot be found anywhere else. read more

This is definitely a hidden gem. I've passed Domingo Ave. for years and never saw the shop. I came here with a group of about 40, and when we arrived they didn't flinch. Fresh bread was brought out constantly, they provided paring suggestions between the olive oils and vinegars, and never rushed anyone to make a purchase. I have to agree with the other reviewers, very reasonably priced, knowledgeable staff and just an overall welcoming environment. The only downside was I wasn't able to sample the truffle oils. I'd definitely come back and bring friends. read more

This place is kind of strange, and yet the five star review is truly accurate, because it really is "as good as it gets" if you need to taste and select from a large range of vinegars and olive oils. It's extraordinary for that, and I'm sure it's a destination for the aficionado. Having said that, since I'm not a foodie, I don't know why I'd come back here, except to buy a present for someone who is. read more

I'll jump on this Yelp-love train! Staff is super helpful in making suggestions of pairings, or leaving you alone to try, try, try. This is a perfect hostess gift, and a great place to bring visiting friends. And darn if you don't have to pick up something for yourself while you're there. Do not leave without buying some chocolate or espresso balsamic to put on your plain greek yogurt. Yup, a little scoop of heaven. Pretty reasonably priced, but take my word - if you like it, don't buy the smallest bottle, it will be gone before you know it (of course there's a good excuse to go back). The only challenge is that especially on weekends it can get darn crowded. Try an off hour/day for a really enjoyable visit. read more

Wow what a store ! Well the other condiment junkies here said it all, but I and my kids and I had a blast trying all the wares. The proprietor was very generous with her time, and extremely knowledgeable. The fruit infused balsamics are unbelievable! I left with an armful of the smallest bottles, very reasonably priced and very attractive. This is the kind of store that makes Berkeley bearable. Go there and make sure they are successful! read more

I bought a bottle of their house blend olive oil as a gift for someone. After a few days, I realized that the bottle was leaking. I took the defective bottle back several weeks later (it was the soonest time in my busy schedule I could return it) and the woman behind the counter refused the return even when I was able to show proof of purchase on my credit card statement. She could see the bottle was unopened and leaking. The right thing to do would have been to let me exchange it for a new, not defective bottle. She called her manager, but didn't allow me to talk to her. I left my phone number for management to call me back and have heard nothing. I would avoid this place. They treat their customers like crap. read more

I would say I was far from knowledgeable about what makes for good olive oil, but after sampling some of the oils from Amphora Nueva, I learned very quickly how much difference a quality oil makes. I especially notice the difference when I cook with a good oil - makes everything just that much tastier. Also, I think olive oil makes for a better holiday gift than wine does. Amazing oils, great value fun visit. Worth seeking out. read more

Wow! Picture a well-lit shop with stainless jug after jug of fabulous olive oils - some local, some organic, some from other countries. Many flavored ones - don't miss the wild mushroom and sage or the black truffle. The helpful signs are wonderful for navigating between fruity/grassy/peppery but most helpful was the sister who guided us through the store until we found the oils we liked best. She was friendly and charming and sincerely seemed to care that we liked their products. For each container of oil you buy you get a bottle of vinegar half off. The have amazing balsamic vinegars - plain and amazing flavors - dark chocolate, espresso, strawberry, blueberry, pomegranate, grapefruit and so many more. We left with 4 olive oils and 4 vinegars. Cannot wait to return. read more

The first time I went into one of these, was the Lafayette branch. Nate encouraged us to sample as many as we wanted...no pressure at all. He then started asking if we wanted to try some combinations of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. (YES!). This became my new favorite store. I live 5+ hours away from the nearest branch (San Anselmo). I go there about once every 6-8 weeks and stock up. Right now, I have 4 different olive oils and 7 different balsamic vinegars. Mixing the white balsamic vinegars with Pellegrino mineral water is one of my daily drinks. This is a GEM of a store...and Nate, Claire, and everyone I've had wait on me have been extremely knowledgeable and full of ways to use all their products. The only way it could be better is if there was a store in Humboldt County! read more

Woah!! Hidden on a random street near the Claremont hotel is a oasis of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Maybe most people don't care, but for someone who treats olive oils like some people treat wine...it was a pretty special find!! Tons of different varieties of balsamic, flavored balsamics, oils and infused oils....with the ability to sample them and get different sized bottles. Pretty reasonable price points and some unique origins. (Never really tried Australian olive oils). The workers were all knowledgeable and helpful. Even turned me away from an olive oil since it was "older" and not as flavorful as the start of the season. My only reason for 4 instead of 5 was a lack of significant spanish oil selections. read more

Fun place to wander into on an overcast day. I never realized there were so many kinds of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Definitely helpful staff. Would recommend coming here to find an an unusual "hostess" gift or bday present at a reasonable price - much better than William-Sonoma. We departed with ginger-honey balsamic vinegar and wild mushroom and sage infused olive oil. Yum! read more

Amphora- you had me at Black Mission Fig & Blood Orange... I came here originally because of a Groupon. But when I arrived there, I got "educated" on what REAL olive oil is supposed to be, and that there are LOTS of really tasty balsamics that I never knew about. I had always hated eating salads, and because of my dairy limitations, I couldn't eat 90% of the salad dressings out there (which is why I don't like eating salads). Most average restaurants have 1 or 2 crappy balsamics, and I've always hated them, so I naturally thought I hated ALL balsamics. Not true. I found out there are actually a lot of balsamics that I do like. Most restaurants carry the crappy kind, sadly. Anyhow, I've been eating a lot of salad lately, and it's not as much of a chore as it used to be, especially discovering the citrus balsamics and citrus olive oils. Cranberry pear white balsamic- why you so tasty and pretty? LOL The true reason why I love about this place is that they offer the small 4oz bottles- perfect for a single person! I always hate things being in portion for a family. When you shop for yourself only, there's so much stuff that doesn't get used before it expires or goes bad. That's why I love Amphora. The 4oz sizes keep me coming back. I can get a variety of different flavors, mix n match 'em, and not worry about wasting $$ because I never finish the full-sized products in other stores. Oh, and it's like another reviewer said- it's all about how you mix and match the olive oils & the vinegars. Some combinations are just crazy-amazing! Man, I just made myself hungry. Now go get yourself some good olive oil and balsamics! :P read more

Love their Butter infused olive oil! I used to have to go all the way to Napa or Carmel for this oil but it was well worth the trek! Now I don't have to since Berkeley is just down the way from home. I'm not sure if it's organic butter like Napa or Carmel but I'll take it! The person ringing me up seemed a bit annoying and far from friendly but if you know what you're looking for, you shouldn't have a problem. In addition to their 3 sizes, they have a travel, sample size bottle that makes it convenient for work lunches etc. read more

Don't know I will go there out of way. But this store can add lot of pizzaz to home cooking. Great selection of balsamic vinegars. First ever came across white balsamic. Like that you can sample on your own. Many flavored/infuzed oils, nut oils, etc. Prices are reasonable. read more

Super knowledgeable staff, very large selection of quality and reasonably priced oils and vinegars. They also have very high and balsamic vinegar (out of my price range lol). They have a number of other products such as pastas, sauces, serving dishes, etc. This will definitely be my go to for anything olive oil or vinegar in the future read more

I had a great experience using Amphora Nueva for my wedding favors. Claire was very professional, helped me pair together oil and vinegar packages and exceeded my expectations by being very responsive and punctual. She not only met my wedding deadline but had them ready early! She was also kind enough to put labels and ribbon on all 120 favors. Finally, she gave me a few extra packages just in case...talk about service! I would high recommend Amphora Nueva - great products and amazing service!!! read more

What a great place! Just as much fun as wine tasting. So many choices of fresh olive oils and vinegars! The staff is friendly and VERY helpful ... offering combinations that you might not have thought about. Lots of things for gifts for yourself and others. Prices are very reasonable, too. Try it, you'll LOVE it!!! read more

WOW! When a friend of mine took me to the store for the fist time I thought I was in balsamic vinegar heaven! I love the balsamic vinegars, my favorties are the dark sweet flavors. The oils are awesome as well! I lost almost 80 lbs last year and the balsamic vinegar is an excellent way to make salands tase great and stretch the salad dressing especially if you like salad that is well saturated. Also great gift option. The service is excellent! Kudos to the owners and staff! read more

cool olive oil/balsamic vinegar specialist store. takes imported high quality olive oils and infuses them with interesting flavors (over in oakland). in fact it's an overwhelming selection. I wanted something with a small kick. sampled a few. liked the harissa over the chipotle and red chili. the flavors are bold, pricing simple. sample packs would be perfect for gifts. read more

Probably one of the best olive oil shops in the world. They receive delivery of super fresh olive oil twice a year. In winter from the northern hemisphere and in summer from down-under. Olive oil is best immediately after crushing, therefore freshness is essential. The staff is very helpful and prices are reasonable. Go there and do a tasting. The difference between their oils and the supermarket stuff is startling, even to a novice. They also offer a blend that is cheaper and great for cooking. Their selection of balsamic is also very good, the traditional type is the same 3 year balsamic that you find in Modena. Other flavored types make good presents. The owner of the place is a veteran of the olive oil international market and knows the business inside out. This is a gem and we are lucky to have it in the Bay Area. read more

I came for a special event and was walked through a tasting with the owners. You must try doing this. You can use space to host parties. I loved all the olive oil and vinegars! I can drink it up! My favorite find was blood orange olive oil and lavender balsalmic vinegar. I learned so much about oil too! Their oil is used by the Olive Oil Center in Davis and it has also won many awards. But they also have oils from other parts of the world! read more

I hate this place and I hope it goes out of business. What upsets me most about them is that they have a constantly revolving group of kids working here and they all seem to apply completely arbitrary assessments of your growlers cleanliness or worthiness to be refilled. It seems they're more in the growler sales business than olive oil business. Strike 3 Amphora. read more

Right off the bat the oil I purchased was excellent. The problem I have is that two days after my purchase someone used my card info to make their Tesla payment. I live in LA and never use this credit card so when I buy olive oil from Berkeley and someone in Palo Alto makes an almost $600 Tesla payment I am concerned! Of course I can't know for sure the culprit was from Amphora but it seems likely. This is just a caution then. Like i said the oil was really good. read more

I've been to a number of olive oil bars, but this one takes the cake. By far the most affordable, the most delicious, and with the most variety. If your looking for quality oil, and knowledgable and friendly staff, this is the best in the Bay. read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!! The set up for the samples and the bread is so awesome!!! I wanted to buy every flavor good thing my wife stopped me. Lol I also have to say the prices are truely amazing as well at least $10 cheaper on the 750ml than anywhere I've been. This is my new spot for Blasamic vinegar, olive oils and olives truely amazing place!!! read more

I have always found the products here to be excellent, and the service to be very good. But today, Dorothy was spot on in making suggestions, heat-sealing the bottles so that I could take them on a plane and bubble-wrapping up my purchases as well. You can't keep me from coming back. read more

Lovely shop! I love coming to sample the olive oil and vinegar but choosing is always so difficult! My personal favorite is the grapefruit white balsamic paired with the milanese gremolata. The prices are very reasonable, and they make wonderful gifts! Gave a bottle of the blackberry balsamic to my father, and a small sampler set of the strawberry balsamic and basil olive oil to my sister. They both loved it! read more

I never used to be a fan of vinegar until I came here. Their selection is bright and flavorful. No other store or brand compares to Amphora Nueva's elegant atmosphere, friendly employees, and reasonable prices. Although I could order my purchase online, I would much rather travel from Sacramento to Berkeley to try out their new arrivals and sample employees' favorite oil and vinegar combinations. The employees are very helpful and can even tell you about inventive ways to use oil and vinegar besides just for salads and bread. Before you go to Safeway and purchase some boring olive oil think about supporting small businesses and stop by. I'm positive you will have a wonderful experience here! read more

Wonderful products. Really nice people. Henceforth, I'll buy olive oils and vinegars nowhere else.

Check it out. Great to see a indie with a great idea open a biz in this day and age. Very Berkeley, very good products.

This store is a must for everyone - whether you are a world class chef looking for inspiration or you just like to have a few different oils on hand for dipping bread in. There are SO many choices at Amphora and all of them are delicious! After tasting more flavors of oil and vinegar than I thought possible, I left with several different flavors of olive oil including wild mushroom and sage; chipotle, butter (are you kidding me??!! - this is amazing on popcorn!!) and a really amazing blood orange, which I think is my favorite! The staff are very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly and helpful (with a capital H!). Stop in to Amphora and grab a couple of bottles of olive oil and vinegar, head next door for some wine and then down the street to the bakery for a baguette. You will then find yourself in state of bliss....or a happy food coma. Go now!! read more

Amazingly tasty balsamic vinegars and olive oils. Perfect housewarming gift or for the person who has everything (like my Dad...who is such a big fan that he's included in the photos here, LOL!) read more