ORO di Oliva

I absolutely loved this shop when I lived in Wisconsin. They have a huge variety of oils and vinegars, and sampling in the shop is wonderful. The staff are very knowledgeable and eager to help you explore different flavors and combinations.
Living in Colorado, I have tried several local olive oil and vinegar shops, and none have compared to the quality, flavor, and prices at Oro di Oliva. After shopping around the local places, I have returned to Oro, and just have what I need shipped to me. The shipping costs are more than reasonable and, even with the shipping charges, the cost is lower than what I would spend locally and, really, I just like the product more.

I’m really happy Oro di Oliva has a village outpost — I had tried their items at the Public Market location so having one close to home is great! They’re in a small storefront next to Le Reve, so if you know the area parking is kind of hard to find — just FYI.
Once inside, you’ll see big metal jugs of olive oil (both flavored and not) as well as more types of balsamic than I knew existed. There are tiny plastic cups available to sample and the staff will be happy to tell you what oils and vinegars make good pairings.
On this visit, I grabbed a big bottle of their Tuscan Herb oil. It’s my absolute favorite and adds so much flavor to salads, dips, etc. I also picked up a smaller bottle of Basil oil for when I make caprese salad or bruschetta. Prices are in line with other high quality oils and the freshness is guaranteed.
Staff is friendly and helpful, plus they’re locally owned. A great stop for cooks or for gifts for your friends that like to cook.

Best place I’ve found for seasonal, fresh olive oil. Service always good — small place but knowledgeable staff. Worth searching for if you’re not used to Wauwatosa.

Outstanding service.
I was so happy with my experience at Oro Di Oliva that I can ‘t wait to use up what I bought to return. They are so helpful with samples, combinations and storage, I can hardly remember it all BUT that’s ok because when I called, they were just as helpful over the phone.
If you don’t know anything about oils or balsamics, you must give this place a try.
You will leave hooked on different flavors and combinations.

Service was fantastic! Loved the oil tastings and loved the prices! We walked away with 5 bottles– and recipes as well. Will be back!

If you want really good and unique olive oil and vinegar, here’s your place. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. You can sample everything and the staff is great at combining flavors for you, so pucker up! You’ll find a lot of good recipe ideas (with recipe cards) based on the different oil & vinegar combinations. I really like the packaging too, the bottles will look nice on the kitchen counter or even on the table. They also put together nice gift packs. I would be very happy to get a gift from this store. Hint, hint…

This place rocks.
First things first, save yourself a little bit of embarrassment — and take careful note that the entryway is NOT clearly marked. You go in through the main doors next to the store, and the entrance is on your immediate left. I’m not sure I can explain it any clearer than that… but I definitely looked a little silly as I walked to one side of the storefront, then the other, then back again, and realized that there wasn’t a clearly marked door. Oh well.
But despite the fact that I felt a little silly, upon entering, I immediately felt at home. The owner helped me pick out a gift for my fancy chef friend, and then I browsed a bit for myself. I would up picking up a dark chocolate balsamic for myself, and one for a friend who I knew would love it as much as I would.
For the next few weeks, I was on a mission to cook anything and everything that I could incorporate this balsamic into. As others have said, it’s such a great way to infuse flavor without using a bunch of dried spices. I used my dark chocolate balsamic to marinate steaks and chickens, dunk strawberries, and drizzle over roasted veggies. Then, when I couldn’t think of anything else to make and had a little bit left, I made a loaf of bread and dunked that in there.
I’ve slowed down a little bit since that initial visit, but having a stock of flavored olive oils and vinegars is such a quick and easy way to make a simple dinner at home amazing. And since I don’t cook at home all that much, I’ve also found that it’s an excellent way to revitalize leftovers from restaurants :)
The shop is welcoming, the owner is helpful and friendly, and the quality of the products are second to none. Definitely one of my favorite downtown Tosa stops.

Went to Oro Di Oliva about a year ago to use a groupon I’d purchased. After a year, my 18 yr aged (is it 19 now? ha ha) is still fantastic on salads or on green beans as I like to eat them. I enjoy using the garlic infused olive oil (I believe that was its name) to cook chicken breast in. Cooking this way helps add a nice flavor without all the sodium of those Ms. Dash’s seasoning mixes. The oil is great to brush on grilled cheese before putting in the pan also.
Would recommend the place for its quaint size, for the quality of product, and the original flavors you’ll find. Very attentive service — I remember this even a year later.

Shop and buy local. Get the best ingredients that are priced so that you can enjoy their health benefits daily. Does it get any better than this? Oro di Oliva has three stores, family owned and local. In addition to Wauwatosa there are two other locations: Public Market and East Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay. Their Balsamics come from Modena Italy, the capital of Balsamics and their olive oils are pressed at the orchards with all of the antioxidents that comprise the Med. Diet. They follow the olive oil harvest to allow for the freshest produce at very reasonable prices. I feel so fortunate to have such a healthy, affordable product in my city.

Samples. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff. Expensive oil and vinegars. Are they worth the price? Yes. Maybe not for everyday pan use, but definitely for homemade salad dressings. I especially loved the vinegars. My favorites included: blueberry, maple, chocolate, strawberry. A world of pairings.

This place was great! I too tried it on a group on (the whitefish bay location) and never knew what a difference the oil you cooked with really made. The staff was beyond helpful, and they have a variety of unique oils and vinegars. The store was very clean and well put together. The sampling got a bit gross after a while, but what do you expect when you’re taking shots of balsamic vinegar;) I will be returning!

Although the thought of sipping olive oil out of a plastic cup is kinda gross, this place rocks. (and i don’t, by the way, have any problem sipping balsamic vinegar, mmmm that stuff is so good!).
I used the groupon I recently purchased and bought two smaller bottle of oil, and a bottle of balsamic. I bought the chipotle oil, garlic oil, and 18 yr balsamic. The staff is really friendly, and able to direct you as needed. They are very knowledgeable of the products, and willing to make suggestions.
Of course… it is now up to me to cook food deserving of the quality of the oil and vinegar i purchased! The salad i made last night was a good start. ;)

They had a Groupon recently so I thought I would try it. Nice contemporary oil haus located in trendy downtown Tosa — was waited on very attentively by Mike who helped me with my selections. While they have olive oils I was more impressed with their balsamic vinegar selections — many that I had not tried elsewhere (free samples — yum).
Facility was well lit, clean and very aromatic and was informed that they had been there about 4 years. While these type of retail establishments are common on the coasts, they are few and far between in cheeseland. Very high quality products but they are a bit pricey.

The garlic evoo and the herb evoo are the two I’ve tried so far… both are amazing.

If you like olive oil and vinegar, this is the place for you! There are many different types of oils and vinegars to sample and purchase. My favorite is the 18 year Balsamic vinegar and their Organic EVOO. Yummy. If you live in Tosa, look for mailers that come out with coupons. Even without coupons, the high quality is worth the stop.

Just stopped in to this place while walking by, and it’s rather impressive. They have a wide assortment or fantastic oils and vinegars including a fantastic walnut oil, various flavored olive oils, and many balsamic vinegars.
A couple of my favorite balsamic vinegars were the chocolate balsamic and the fig balsamic.
At $ 14 for a decent amount of an oil or vinegar, I picked up one of each.
Definitely worth at least stopping by for a few tastes.

You’ll find a host of delights at Oro di Oliva, an oil & vinegar shop with locations in Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay. The shop, which features an exceptional variety of olive oil varietals, flavored oils, and an amazing selection of balsamic and white vinegars, is my latest «go to» source for clever gifts and kitchen staples. Not only is the store’s selection large (and unique), but the shop is a virtual «tasting room» for eager patrons.
Want to see how grassy that Picual olive oil is? Pour a dab into a cup and swirl it around on your tongue.
Curious about the best pairings for that bottle of black cherry balsamic vinegar? Try out a few combinations and pick your favorites.
I could spend the good part of a day in the shop, tasting different olive oil & vinegar combinations. In fact, I did spend the good part of an hour at their Wauwatosa location this past week. I bought a few gifts — some dark chocolate balsamic vinegar with a sweet blood orange olive oil for a girl friend of mine, and a bottle of white peach balsamic with some Persian lime oil and a salad dressing cruet for someone else on my list. Of course, I also managed to buy a few things for myself. I fell in love with the juniper berry balsamic — which wowed me with its sweet, slightly piney aroma, exceptional when paired with a bit of lemon olive oil. I also couldn’t resist buying a bottle of harissa olive oil, a clean tasting oil which effectively captures all the deep warm essences of chiles and spices that embody North African cuisine.
My current favorite find at Oro di Oliva is their espresso balsamic vinegar. The vinegar, which is a deep burgundy color with a slightly syrupy feel, carries a light, sweet espresso flavor with an amazing fruitiness that balances out the bitter notes of the coffee.