Jarred olives don’t always get the credit they deserve. People often overlook them, thinking they’re too salty, too soft, or too plain.
But the right jar can surprise you—bursting with flavor, crisp in texture, and just as delicious as anything scooped from a deli counter.
These 15 olive brands bring serious flavor, great for cocktails, salads, sauces, or late-night snacking straight from the fridge.
1. Castelvetrano By Partanna
Bright green and buttery-soft, these Sicilian beauties are known for their sweet, mild bite. Packed in a simple brine, they let the natural richness of the Castelvetrano olive shine.
A single bite melts gently, without the sharp tang some olives carry. They’re sunshine in a jar—bold in color, soft in flavor.
2. Kalamata By Divina
Harvested in Greece and soaked in red wine vinegar brine, these dark purple olives deliver a tangy-sweet kick. The skin is firm, the flesh supple, with a salty finish that lingers just right.
Good with feta and crusty bread, they whisper of seaside lunches and family tables. It’s a bold, unmistakable taste.
3. Garlic-Stuffed By Mezzetta
Crunchy green olives meet sharp garlic cloves in this boldly stuffed jar. The brine is strong but balanced, with just enough garlic to wake up your taste buds.
There’s something indulgent about biting into that soft clove hidden in the center. It’s bar snack meets gourmet antipasto.
4. Green Picholine By Roland Foods
These French olives come with an elegant, pointed shape and firm snap. Their brine leans floral and salty, letting the grassy flavor of the Picholine variety shine.
Ideal with a glass of chilled white wine or a spread of goat cheese. They’re refined, tart, and full of character.
5. Lemon-Stuffed By Sanniti
Wedges of real lemon tucked into plump green olives give this jar a citrusy surprise. The brine is lightly sweetened, enhancing both the zest and the salt.
Every bite is like a cocktail garnish that turned gourmet. They’re bright, unusual, and strangely addictive.
6. Spanish Queen Olives By Goya
Large and meaty with a classic taste, these olives are a pantry standby for a reason. The brine leans savory with a clean finish that makes them great for everyday snacking.
Their firm bite and mild saltiness feel nostalgic in the best way. Add them to a martini, or just a paper plate at lunch.
7. Blue Cheese Olives By Collins
These olives come stuffed with crumbly, tangy blue cheese that balances beautifully against the salty brine. It’s a strong flavor, but the pairing is oddly comforting.
They’re not subtle—but they’re unforgettable. Perfect for bold palates or cocktail hour experiments.
8. Organic Green Olives By Thrive Market
Clean, crisp, and brined with sea salt, these organic olives keep it simple and satisfying. The texture is firm, and the flavor gently grassy with no artificial aftertaste.
There’s something wholesome in how straightforward they are. Great for those who love olives without the fuss.
9. Hand-Stuffed Olives By Jeff’s Naturals
From jalapeños to feta to sun-dried tomatoes, Jeff’s Naturals hand-stuffs their olives with care and serious flavor. The brines are punchy, often spiked with vinegar or herbs.
These jars feel like tiny tapas plates waiting to happen. Always something new to try, and always worth it.
10. Sicilian Olive Mix By Frutto D’Italia
A medley of green and black Sicilian olives comes packed with whole cloves of garlic and slices of carrot. The result is rustic, briny, and deeply savory.
It tastes like something scooped from a market stall in Palermo. Earthy, salty, and full of little surprises.
11. Castelvetrano By DeLallo
Slightly firmer than other Castelvetranos, DeLallo’s version still brings that iconic buttery smoothness. Their brine has a cleaner finish, letting the olive taste linger just a little longer.
These are dinner party darlings, right at home beside cheeses and cured meats. Simple, elegant, always welcome.
12. Black Cerignola By Cento
Oversized and jet-black, these Italian olives have a silky texture and a faint winey sweetness. They look dramatic on a plate and taste just as rich.
Less salty than most, they offer a mellow, almost fruity profile. A standout in any antipasto spread.
13. Pitted Greek Medley By Iliada
A colorful blend of Kalamata, green, and blonde olives, all marinated in herbs and oil. The mix is complex—briny, bitter, sweet, and savory all at once.
They feel wild, in the best way. No two bites taste quite the same.
14. Anchovy-Stuffed By Agostino Recca
Tiny fillets of anchovy tuck perfectly into firm green olives, packing a briny punch. The salt hits first, followed by that unmistakable umami kick.
Not for the faint of heart, but deeply satisfying. They taste like old-school European bar snacks, the kind passed down through generations.
15. Garlic Jalapeño Olives By Filthy Food
This jar brings the heat with pickled jalapeños nestled inside crisp green olives. The brine leans spicy and garlicky, with a smoky edge that lingers.
Good for dirty martinis—or dirtying up a cheese board. They’re fiery, bold, and impossible to ignore.