For over two decades, Ina Garten has been cooking up a glorious storm with Olio Santo. (Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)(Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)More
Everyone loves Ina Garten. And whether you're looking for a gift for a foodie or just need an expert-approved EVOO for your own kitchen, we highly recommend using the Barefoot Contessa as inspiration. The celebrity chef fell for the light and lovely Olio Santo Extra-Virgin Olive Oil over 20 years ago and has been devoted to it ever since. Now, when her recipes call for "good olive oil," we all know which one she really means. And you're in luck, because Garten's go-to is on sale at Amazon.
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Can't make your own olive oil? Say it with us: Store-bought is fine.
While a price drop of $2 isn't the most massive markdown ever, this olive oil rarely goes on sale, so we'll take a discount while we can! And if you plan on stocking up on a few bottles, those savings will definitely add up.
We first learned about Garten's fave after Bon Appetit studied her home studio kitchen (that's where the magic happens) and found it stocked with Olio Santo. The star confessed to the mag: "I like California olive oil better than I like Italian. It's fruitier. It doesn't have that little turpentine-y edge, or bitterness from the olives. I use it for everything. I use it for sautéing. I use it for dipping. I use it for finishing a salad.
"My favorite one is Olio Santo," she continued. "I would say I've been using it for the 20 years that I've been writing cookbooks, but probably long before that too."
Olio Santo can be used on salads, in cooking or as a finishing oil, or enjoyed simply with a fresh baguette. This oil is so versatile that Garten called it one of the seven staple ingredients every home chef should have in their cupboards. Each bottle is now harvest-dated, so you can be assured that you're getting the freshest possible oil.
Amazon shoppers love this oil too. It's constantly selling out, and over 800 shoppers give it a five-star rating.
"This olive oil is fantastic! Perfect for your favorite Italian recipes," said one customer. "It also makes a great dipping oil. Just add some herbs and perhaps some parmesan cheese. This oil is worth every penny."
"This is Ina Garten's preferred olive oil, so I tried it," shared another fan. "I particularly liked the pour from the bottle. I could get the lightest drizzle. [The] olive oil was good too. I have repurchased this item."
A third impressed reviewer also took the tip from Ina and has been obsessed ever since: "It surpassed my expectations!" they wrote. "I love the aroma, I love the taste and I'm so happy I bought it. ... Best olive oil I've ever used."
"I tried this EVOO because Ina Garten recommended it; said it was her favorite," shared a pleased user. "And I have to say, I do love it. Many EVOOs have a bitter taste at the end." That said, they added, "Since this one is pricey, I save it [as] a dip along with a balsamic glaze for bread. I also use it in salad dressings."
A final reviewer said that while the quality is good, the olive oil is a bit "too mild for my taste." They continued: "I like a bold, grassy taste with a little peppery after-kick in my EVOO."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
