I wandered into Del Oliva today not knowing much about olive oil or balsamic vinegar, and left wondering why I hadn't discovered this place sooner. Eddie made the entire experience. He was incredibly welcoming, genuinely passionate about his craft, and took the time to walk us through a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars without ever making it feel like a sales pitch. He encouraged us to sample numerous combinations, explained the different flavor profiles, and answered every question with enthusiasm. You can tell he truly enjoys helping people find something they'll love. The shop itself has a warm, rustic charm that makes you want to slow down and browse. There is an impressive selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, from classic everyday staples to unique flavors that you probably wouldn't think to try until you taste them. Whether you're a serious home cook or just looking for a unique gift or something to elevate your next meal, Del Oliva is absolutely worth a visit. Great products, an inviting atmosphere, and outstanding customer service from Eddie made this one of the most memorable shopping experiences I've had in Burlingame. read more

An absolutely wonderful experience at Del' Oliva last weekend! I was over at my friend's house for lunch and she shared with me a recent purchase of a pear white balsamic vinegar that left me speechless! We ended up going to Burlingame that same day so I could try it out for myself. Metered street parking at and located in downtown Burlingame, Del' Oliva is quaint and offers gourmet olive oils and vinegars. Their products are fresh and their customer service is top tier. Immediately welcomed upon entering by the owners and shared with us a few samples and combinations of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars on tap. You can taste the fruits in their vinegars. Fantastic variations that would elevate your dishes. I picked up a lime infused olive oil and pear white balsamic vinegar. Overall, would recommend checking out for all foodies and home cooks! read more

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If you want quality olive oil with a personalized sales experience, Del'Oliva is the place to come to. The owner took his time to ask about our needs and preferences and gave us a few tastings of things he thought we would like and everything he gave us was spot on. I came in wanting to get one bottle of olive oil but ended up with 3 olive oils and 1 balsamic and I have no regrets. I had my two kids with me as well and he was very kind to them, giving them cookie samples and making them an olive/balsamic blend that tasted just like raspberry chocolate which they loved. Definitely a place to come to for your olive oil needs! read more

Hands down my favorite specialty retail shop in Burlingame! And shockingly, one that I'd never known about in the decade+ that I've been visiting and eating in the area, probably because they're at the far end of the main strip. But if you're looking for a wide variety of delicious and fresh olive oils and balsamic vinegars that should fit almost all your needs, Eddie is your go-to guy. Super friendly, not at all pushy, and will throw out a lot of educational tidbits about his offerings and how they're sourced, as well as give you samples so you can make your own informed decisions. Pricing is reasonable for the quality of goods you're getting, especially since you shouldn't be plowing through things like the olive oil unless you're cooking with this more premium stuff. read more

Amazing, one of its kind store selling olive oils, infused (flavored) olive oils, numerous flavors of balsamic vinegars, and other related products from Italy. Owner Eddie is super friendly and patient with explaining how to recognize good olive oils and let you sample them to experience them yourself. The store is not big but is well organized with jugs of olive oils and balsamic as well as some other products neatly displayed among the shelves and middle row! Situated on Burlingame Avenue, a beautiful stretch in downtown Burlingame with lots of shops and restaurants. Truly lovely and unique shop! read more

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Great small local business to get olive oils, balsamics, and other novelty items. Owner is friendly and really wants you to enjoy your purchases. He's happy to give recommendations on pairings or suggest items that will knock you out of the park. I've come several times now and have never been let down by anything I bought. Also very pet-friendly. He always gives my dog a small treat or two. read more

Not cheap at all, but the oils and vinegars are high quality with unique flavors. Most importantly, the staff know what they're talking about and are always willing to give recommendations or let you have a sample taste read more

We discovered this great find while walking around Burlingame. We use Olive Oils and Balsamic's in our cooking and salads. Homa and Nanoo were amazing. They showed us how we can pair flavors and make interesting combinations. Their truffle salt is epic on a steak! They make this place so charming. The oils and balsamic's are very high quality. We can't wait to go back. read more

We love ordering oils from Del Oliva for our family, even when shipping out to Texas. The quality is always great, and they make it really easy to send gifts--especially for birthdays. Everything arrives well packaged and on time. Always a good experience. Highly recommend. #taxcap98 read more

This place is the best! I've always loved the oil and balsamic combinations they've recommended, and the service is AMAZING. Love the owner. I will always go out of my way to come to this place. read more

Eddie is the Willy Wonka of olive oils. He is entertaining, passionate, gregarious and informative: I am now a believer in the concept of olive oils being an enhancer of health, with a rainbow of varieties and flavors to enjoy. I love the tingle of really fresh oil in the back of my throat, and the idea that I'm elevating my food by using the freshest available oils around. I love that bringing my own bottle reduces waste and that I can always come in with an open mind, letting my cravings guide me to the next flavor. The balsamic vinegars on tap are what makes the place magical. With fruit and even chocolate infusions, you really can add more flavor to your life! Today, I went with the mango, but I also think the pineapple is incredible. read more

Swung by on a weekday around the evening after work to buy some olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairing. The owner was busy helping a couple but was quick to greet customers coming in and letting them know he would be with them as soon as possible. It wasn't busy, with a few customers inside, but because of the attention to each person, it took a while for me to buy what I wanted. It is just the owner in the shop. If you can't wait, I would recommend coming in the morning when business is slower. Pro-tip: Save the bottles by washing them out and throwing away the tops. You can set the bottle on the top rack of your dishwasher. He'll give you a discount and reuse the same bottle for your next olive oil or balsamic vinegar purchase. Saves him some money too. ;) read more

Del' Oliva is a lovely local small business that sells top tier olive oils, balsamic vinegars, wine, and other gourmet food items. I can't believe the store has been around for 15-16 years and I only recently learned about it due to an Yelp Elite event. They can also host private events and also put on wine tastings every now and then. Eddie, the owner, is knowledgeable and super friendly. He's really passionate about food and takes pride in his stock. He offers great recommendations based on what you're looking for and makes a mean replica of a key lime pie via a concoction of oil and vinegar (I should have taken note of what he mixed together, but it really did taste like the actual dessert!). He also doesn't try to upsell you on anything or pressure you into buying anything, so feel free to explore the store at your own leisure and sample the various oils and vinegars in the store! Case in point: we were attempting to buy sesame oil, and instead of filling up a bottle and sending us on our way, he kindly suggested that we use up what we currently have at home prior to purchasing another bottle. This shop is a local gem and I will definitely return whenever I'm in need of stocking up on my oils and vinegars or if I'm looking for a nice gift. read more

Friendly owner who knows a ton about his products and has a lot of good stuff in stock! The price is definitely on the higher side (probably the highest out of all of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar specialty shops that I've been to, actually) so I probably wouldn't make it a habit to come here, but it's worth popping in every once in a while and seeing if there's something special to pick up. I bought a jar of wild tart cherry preserves which were incredibly tasty and also got a jar of Italian green olives which were super low in sodium content and incredibly delicious (this is important to me, I hate overly salty green olives). There's also ultra-premium balsamic vinegar in stock which I haven't made up my mind on pulling the trigger yet. read more

Amazing service! The process was very interactive. All the products tasted amazing, i could taste each ingredient in the vinegars. i highly recommend this place! read more

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This olive oil shop is so cool. I've actually been here before for a Yelp Elite event but couldn't review the actual store. I went back to the store today as a regular customer and was delighted to see that the store is still very homey and Eddie is still there as knowledgeable as ever! They have a lot of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to try! Eddie can help you find the right oils and vinegars for you. He does a good job of mixing interesting combos for you to try. There are descriptions on the wall for most oils and vinegars but Eddie does a good job explaining what are the flavor profiles for each thing you try. I found all the oils and vinegars I tried to be delicious. Some were even spicy to my surprise! There is also a large assortment of wine, pasta, peppers, and other gifts here too. I've heard that the rent is very high here so it's very hard to make a profit at this store, so please go and support your local shop! read more

The olive oil was so yummy and i loved all the samples! the worker was so sweet and taught us about the vinegar and oil! i loved the energy of the store and it felt super authentic! highly recommend! read more

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This place is truly a hidden gem. The olive oils and balsamic vinegars are exceptional-- fresh, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. Beyond the products the customer experience is outstanding. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about what he does. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place for anyone looking for something special. read more

Two girlfriends wandering Burlingame Ave on a sunny December afternoon. We wandered into Del' Olivia and met Eddie. We weren't expecting a warm, fun tasting experience but that's exactly what we got. Eddie pared our favorite flavors and let us taste vinegar first and then blended in olive oil. Our taste buds were energized! I fell in love with cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar and orange fused olive oil. Can't wait to put on a beautiful holiday salad. Do not hesitate to visit Del' Olivia for olive oil, vinegar and the wine shop in the back! read more

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The service and products here are AMAZING! I live in the city but will go out of my way to come by here if I'm even remotely nearby. The owner is super kind and helpful. Customer for life! read more

amazing service and everything tastes amazing!the worker was so sweet and let us taste everything ambiance was great! read more

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This is the place you go to when you want the finest olive oils and vinegar. Eddie the owner will happily welcome you into their store and help you with all of your olive oil needs! I came in to purchase olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make a salad dressing. Eddie asked me questions to narrow down a selection from their vast inventory. In addition, they had me sample the oils and vinegar to make sure it was what I was looking for. Eddie was spot on in their recommendations. I ended up purchasing their traditional olive oil and lemon-infused olive oil to go along with the cinnamon pear vinegar and apple vinegar. Yes, these are expensive, but you get what you pay for and that is simply quality. I don't think you could possibly find fresher high-quality olive oils anywhere else!! read more

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Edi was so welcoming. doing his presentation was educational and we're so glad we stepped in. Really nice high-end olive oil and balsamic and a bunch of beautiful products for any brunch, including crackers, anchovies, nice imported, tomato sauces from Italy. Definitely a gem hidden. read more

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cannot stop thinking about recent girls night out at Del' Oliva! i had always heard wonderful things, but this was my first time. he promised us a fun experience, and boy, did he fulfill that promise! this is a totally unique experience in Burlingame - educational, cultural, delicious, and yes, FUN!! not to mention, it's the perfect place to find special gifts! i'm already planning more GNO's, as well as bringing out of town guests. and this is definitely my new go-to for amazing olive oil - so many options and fun combinations! thank you Eddie for bringing your passion to Burlingame, and for making our night SO special! read more

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Del' Oliva 1440 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010 https://www.deloliva.com/ 650-342-1195 March 29, 2024. First stop before breakfast at Alanna's, olive oil store Del Oliva. love to support local businesses when I can ... and it's easy to do at Del Oliva where you get great service and great products. Wonderful store that knows their everything in their stores regarding the variety of items. Love the fact that Eddie is very knowledgeable and committed to quality products in their stores-from olive oils, balsamic, wines, sauces, and pastas. Eddie was very helpful and informative in helping me choose an olive oil and vinegar for basic use at home. Gave suggestions on how to use the balsamic and oils and was able to taste them. Who ever thought vinegar can taste so good, I am more in favor of the white balsamic. Del Oliva cannot go wrong at all, I mean olive oils, balsamic and What? Wine. A vast selection of wines, including French burgundy wines. Olive oil tasting, balsamic tasting and to top it off wine tasting. Del Oliva has the cutest wine tasting station at the back of the store. The style of the wine tasting room is country cottage French style as the rest of the store's design is. Love it. read more

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I love this business for their selection, quality and the passion they have for what they do. Balsamic vinegars are one of my secret ingredients for my bachelor cooking. read more

Del Oliva has such a fantastic assortment of olive oils and Vinegars. Once you walk in you feel as if you have been transported to a Family owned Mediterranean Shop. Eddy is great and we just had the pleasure of meeting his wife!!! Please visit upon your next outing to Burlingame. POV- the black fig balsamic vinegar is Awesome. Please tell them Chef John sent you. 1440 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010 read more

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I never seen such a passion for Olive oil like this guy has. so many different options of olive oil that you can taste before you buy and other product that you cannot resist buying when you see. The Mediterranean anchovies I purchased was so good and I definitely gonna keep coming beck. read more

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Del' Olivia is the place for olive oil. Service is friendly and helpful. Plenty of olive oils and vinegars to try and combinations to experience. The owner definitely has great recommendations. From savory in cooking to sweet combinations, you'll definitely find something especially if you like to cook, dine and host at home. The decor is inviting and i like how they have a meeting area in the back of the store. I'll be sure to return for more olive oil. read more

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There is a great selection of olive oils & vinegars as well as interesting items suitable for gifts.

Eddie is awesome. Amazing olive oil and vinegar. My favorite is mango and blood orange read more

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I got so excited when I stumbled upon this place because I love olive oil and balsamic vinegar! The owner was very knowledgable and friendly- didn't pressure us to make any purchases and instead just encouraged learning and sampling. The flavors are incredible and unique. So delicious. I would definitely come back to purchase! read more

Such A Treat To See An Old School Olive Oil Store In Burlingame! SITREP Was running errands up and down the Peninsula, and FINALLY took the exit into Downtown Burlingame and hit the main drag. THE SETUP Heard there was this awesome Olive Oil store with Old World sensibilities and had to check it out. EDDIE! I met the very friendly, unassuming owner Eddie and proceeded into an Old School tour on Olive Oil knowledge by virtue of being the only person in the store at the time, and - WHY NOT? - was Eddie's pleasant demeanor, as he proceeded to take me up and down the aisles of his immaculately kept store, full of beautiful curios, service items and luscious food commodities. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/del-oliva-burlingame?select=6ldp28WFrKw1zsi7jdK4IA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w OIL & VINEGAR TASTINGS When you get the chance, come down to Del'Olivia and Eddie will graciously give you a tasting of a variety of Olive Oils and Vinegars. Once I told him I really enjoy Savory Olive Oils and Fruity Vinegars, he apparently had more than enough info at that point to give me a crash course and the more celebrated varietals of these categories. He let me try several, and (sadly) I only was able to focus on two to buy (due to $$-fundage :D ), but these were/are outstanding: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/del-oliva-burlingame?select=4-eNuJKPpyhXJDgSDvHlOQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * WILD MUSHROOM INFUSED OLIVE OIL, from his *Infusion* collection. This varietal along with the Sundried Tomato infusion - "next time" (heI tells himself I'll get this next time and starts saving his pandemic pennies). Full of flavor. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/del-oliva-burlingame?select=7H_HpnrW54dzFqdkdpx_fg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w In fact, don't tell Eddie this (*gulp* cause I don't want him to know that I'm cheating on him), but I can easily *cut* this Mushroom olive oil with the Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Plain, natural flavor) that I get from Trader Joes - and with a Half & Half proportion, I don't really detect any lessening of the Mushroom flavor in my cooking / sautéing. * BAKLOURI GREEN CHILI PEPPER, from his *Infusion* collection. Probably pretty self-explanatory that this is SPICY, and it IS! I have been using it as a flavor accent, not really for cooking. It has kicked up my Southwest Omelets, as well as put an extra kick (just a small sprinkle) in some guacamole. * BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC VINEGAR, from his *infusion* collection as well. This vinegar is also so flavorful. I've used it already and: A. tossed it with a dinner salad with some Olive Oil and also B. used is on a small deep plate, placing this vinegar into the center of a pool of olive oil to dip some nice sourdoughs or focaccia breads into. NOT A FAN OF MOST INFUSIONS + INFUSIONS Thanks to this experimentation into infusions, I've realized my own flavor palette has it's limitations (mine only, not yours necessarily): * I love using my Wild Mushroom Olive Oil with a basic vinegar; and, * I love using my Blueberry Vinegar with a basic olive oil; * But do NOT use the Wild Mushroom Olive Oil and the Bueberry Vinegar together - I prefer to keep my Savories separate from my Sweets. Otherwise, I feel a conflict of tastes in my mouth that for me, make for an unpalatable after-taste. But I recognize, "To each their own." THE LOWDOWN Eddie and Del'Olivia have the Olive Oils & Vinegars (and extras) you need! read more

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Had a great time tasting wines from Italy today and of course the goodies from Del'Oliva like baked black olives and the delicious charcuterie set up by owner Eddie read more

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This place is incredible! We decided to stop in on a rainy day, and I am so happy we did. Eddie was incredibly knowledgeable, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about both olive oil and balsamic. Everything had such a rich flavor. Can't wait until our next visit. Such a gem of a store! read more

Such a cute hidden gem, went here for a Yelp event olive 101 and was so impressed by the knowledgeable owner Eddie. It was a hard choice to buy which pairs of olive oil and balsamic vinegar since they have so many delicious options. I got butter olive oil and dark chocolate balsamic, need to come back to try others next time. read more

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Put this on the list of "must go to places".. the selection of vinegar and olive oil in the shop is nothing short of wonderful. They also have a great variety of all sorts of delicious items to enhance your cooking. The owner Eddie was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about all his products. He taught us about the pairings and how to get the most out of each flavor we chose.. Forget the random bottle of wine someone may or may not drink . This is my new go to for gifts for dinner parties , teachers, birthday, holiday party & hostess gifts. If you need a gift and don't know what to buy I guarantee you'll find something at Del' Olivia read more

Eddie was so knowledgeable and had many idea for us on how to use the olive oils and balsamic vinegars! He made me a combination of tangerine balsamic and blood orange olive oil and it tasted like a creamsicle! IT WAS INSANELY DELICIOUS! I ended up purchasing both and my family absolutely love it! My mom works in that area and will be stopping by for a few more bottles! Like the fig balsamic vinegar, I'll be dreaming of it tonight! Haha read more

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Eddie is a local legend - and the rest of the Del Olive team is just as friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. They are exactly what you look for when wanting to support a small business. Eddie is a self proclaimed "foodie" and I trust him with all his recommendations. I've been able to put together incredible cheese boards and gifts from this store. The store is totally filled to the brim with surprises - the balsamic and olive oil is the best I've had, but you'll find wine, sauce, olives, little gifts, and other goods. Definitely check it out! read more

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We walked in here on a whim not knowing what the store was about and within 10 minutes I was buying 2 bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The owner was not overbearing and guided us through tastings based on flavors we like. He was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Definitely coming back. read more