Food Shopping & Storing We Tasted Over 50 Bottles of Olive Oil—Here Are the 5 Best for Every Budget By Phoebe Fry Phoebe Fry Phoebe Fry is a graduate of Barnard College, where she studied English Language & Literature, and Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland, where she completed a 12-week certificate course. Throughout her college years, she took advantage of her location in New York City and held various roles at companies in the food media space, from the James Beard Foundation to Real Simple, to a position as cookbook author Vallery Lomas' assistant. She has experience in marketing, foundation work, social media, recipe development, recipe testing, editorial, and more. Phoebe presently works as a line cook in New York City. She also writes a Substack newsletter, and contributes to Real Simple as a freelance food writer. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 30, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Olive oil is the start and the finish to countless classic recipes. Its versatile flavor and top-notch health benefits give us every reason to drizzle it over everything from pizza and pasta to sautéed vegetables, bread, salad, and so much more. But not all olive oil is created equal, which is why the Real Simple food team put over 50 types of everyone's favorite heart-healthy ingredient to the test. The results are in—here are the five best bottles for every budget. 01 of 05 Best Cooking Upgrade: California Olive Ranch Destination Series Extra Virgin Olive Oil Courtesy of manufacturer We always have a bottle (or five!) of this smooth pick in the test kitchen. Whether we're roasting a chicken or baking an olive oil cake, it never lets us down. $28 for 2, amazon.com 02 of 05 Best Budget Cooking: 365 Everyday Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mediterranean Blend Courtesy of manufacturer With its bright flavor and unbeatable price, it's ideal for all your sautéing needs. $8, amazon.com 03 of 05 Best Drizzle Upgrade: O-Live & Co. Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Courtesy of manufacturer This one begins with a fruity burst and ends with a refreshing peppery kick. Try it by itself as the easiest salad dressing. $16, amazon.com 04 of 05 Best Budget Drizzle: Iliada Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brian Henn The robust flavor of this Greek import makes grilled fish or roasted vegetables pop. $40 for 3, amazon.com 05 of 05 Best Splurge: Laudemio Frescobaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil Courtesy of manufacturer The olives are pressed just a few hours after they're picked, which makes for a striking oil that balances spiciness and fruitiness. Use it to finish pasta or a creamy ball of burrata. $37, amazon.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit