Affordable Sicilian Olive Oils You Can Buy in America
Real Sicilian origin, without paying boutique prices.
Why a second list?
In my previous article, I presented five authentic Sicilian olive oils. They are excellent oils, but some of them are expensive. Many readers want genuine Sicilian olive oil for everyday cooking, not only for special occasions.
So I went looking for the most affordable Sicilian oils sold in the United States, and I checked each one: where the olives come from, who produces the oil, and what it really costs per liter and per fluid ounce.
Five affordable Sicilian olive oils
1. Kirkland Signature Val di Mazara PDO Organic
A protected designation of origin (PDO) oil, made from Biancolilla, Nocellara and Cerasuola olives, with an almond finish. Sold in a 1-liter (33.8 fl oz) bottle, it is the cheapest certified Sicilian oil I found.
The catch: finding it. In autumn 2026, it was out of stock in almost every Costco. Costco also sold a Kirkland Sicilia PGI at $16.99 per liter (33.8 fl oz), but it was out of stock everywhere. If you see either one on the shelf, buy it.
Check Costco price and stockRetailer: Costco (members only); item #1326651.
2. Frantoia — Barbera Family
An unfiltered, deep green oil made from Biancolilla, Nocellara del Belice and Cerasuola olives, with a sweet almond finish. Costco sells the 1-liter (33.8 fl oz) bottle for $16.49. Elsewhere, the same bottle often costs $25 to $42.
Why I chose it: it comes from the same family as Lorenzo No. 5, which I presented in my first article, at a much friendlier price.
Check Costco price and stockProducer: Premiati Oleifici Barbera; retailer: Costco, item #1737514.
3. Partanna Everyday — Asaro Family
The olive oil of my parents' kitchen also exists in an affordable version. Walmart sells the Everyday 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle for $9.97 and the 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) bottle for $15.97. The 3-liter (101 fl oz) tin is $63 at Cerini, an Italian shop on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.
Good to know: Castelvetrano and Nocellara del Belice are the same olive, so do not be confused by the two names on the labels.
U.S. retailer — Walmart 3-liter tin — Cerini, BronxProducer: Asaro family, Partanna; product: Partanna Everyday EVOO.
4. Trader Joe's Sicilian Selezione
A blend of Biancolilla, Ogghiredda and Cerasuola olives, at $10.99 for 500 ml (16.9 fl oz). Consumer Reports named it one of the two best olive oils at Trader Joe's.
One weak point: the bottle is clear glass, which lets light in. Keep it in a dark cupboard.
U.S. retailer — Trader Joe'sRetailer: Trader Joe's (Trader Giotto's label); 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle.
5. Aldi Specially Selected Sicilian
$12.35 for 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) on Aldi's website. Consumer Reports rated it 4 out of 5 and called it a "Smart Buy." For many American families, it is the easiest of the five to find.
U.S. retailer — AldiRetailer: Aldi U.S.; 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle.
Also worth knowing: big tins
Oro di Sicilia "Green Gold" — 3 liters (101 fl oz)
From the Asaro estate, the same family as Partanna. A blend of Biancolilla, Nocellara del Belice and Cerasuola, grown and bottled on the estate. Per liter, it is the cheapest oil in this article. Check shipping costs to your state before ordering.
Online seller — Best SicilyProducer: Oleificio Asaro dal 1916.
Bella Sicilia PGI — 3 liters (101 fl oz)
Sold by Gallina Fine Foods, run by a Sicilian family. Free shipping in the continental U.S. on orders over $75.
Family importer — Gallina Fine FoodsRetailer: Gallina Fine Foods; product: Bella Sicilia IGP extra virgin olive oil, 3-liter (101 fl oz) tin.
Price at a glance
| Olive oil | Where | Per liter (33.8 fl oz) | Per fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro di Sicilia, 3 L (101 fl oz) tin | Online | ~$14.70 + shipping | ~$0.43 |
| Kirkland Val di Mazara PDO | Costco | ~$16.00 (often out of stock) | ~$0.47 |
| Frantoia | Costco | ~$16.50 | ~$0.49 |
| Bella Sicilia PGI, 3 L (101 fl oz) tin | Online | ~$16.65 + shipping | ~$0.49 |
| Partanna Everyday | Walmart / Cerini | ~$20–21 | ~$0.59–0.63 |
| Trader Joe's Sicilian Selezione | Trader Joe's | ~$22 | ~$0.65 |
| Aldi Specially Selected Sicilian | Aldi | ~$25 | ~$0.73 |
| Bono Val di Mazara PDO (for comparison) | Supermarkets | ~$34 | ~$1.01 |
How to recognize a real bargain
- Read the origin carefully: "Packed in Italy" does not mean "olives grown in Sicily." Look for "Product of Sicily," PDO or PGI.
- Buy a size you will finish: a 3-liter (101 fl oz) tin is only a bargain if you use it within a few months.
- Protect it from light: clear bottles let light in. Store the oil in a dark, cool place.
- Trust the label, not the price: a cheap PDO or PGI oil is often a better choice than an expensive oil with a vague origin.
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