As the rising price of olive oil edges the drizzling commodity ever closer to ‘special occasion’ status, choosing the right bottle has become tricky. These days, even a routine supermarket top-up can feel like a small investment so, which supermarket olive oil is really worth buying. Are premium labels really superior, or can supermarket own-brands deliver the same good mouth feel and earthy flavour for less?
At the top of the hierarchy sits extra virgin olive oil, the benchmark for quality and the bottle most salad dressing shoppers reach for. Made by cold-pressing olives at low temperatures, it remains completely unrefined, preserving the flavour nuances that come from olive variety, region and harvest conditions. Much like wine, those differences shape everything from aroma to bitterness, which is why one bottle might taste buttery and mellow while another finishes with a punchy, throat-catching pepperiness.
And the draw of a good olive oil goes beyond flavour, too. EVOO is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidant polyphenols, making it as nutritionally impressive as it is versatile in the kitchen.
To find the best buys, I tasted my way through supermarket shelves, from Aldi and Asda to widely stocked household names, to uncover the bottles worth adding to your trolley.
If you’re looking for more supermarket food and drink recommendations, I’ve been tucking into the best supermarket sourdough, too. Plus, the IndyBest team has been taste testing the best supermarket pizzas, the best supermarket butters, and the best supermarket whiskies.
The best supermarket olive oils for 2026 are:
- Best overall – Exceptional by Asda Greek Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil: £7, Asda.com
- Best budget buy – Aldi Specially Selected P.D.O Castel Del Monte extra virgin olive oil: £6.29, Aldi.co.uk
- Best for everyday use – Filippo Berio organic extra virgin olive oil: £11, Ocado.com
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How I tested
I tested 15 bottles of extra virgin olive oils from supermarkets, then whittled down the options to the best. To do this, I followed the traditional method of tasting – pouring the oil into a glass, warming it up with my hands, cupping my hand over the top, taking a big sniff, then a sip. Like wine, it’s held at the front of the mouth, and then you suck air into your mouth so that the oil reaches the back of your mouth, too. You can find my full testing criteria below.
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