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Named after the city of Kalamata in southern Greece, this plump purple olive is known for its smooth surface and meaty texture. At Diforti’s Italian deli online, we handpick all of our olives to ensure the highest quality, and our Kalamata olives are the ideal addition to a wide range of dishes, including salads, pasta and pizza. Essential for a Greek salad.

When you buy Italian food online at Diforti, rest assured that quality is never compromised. Each and every one of the giant green olives that go into our tapenade are handpicked, before being carefully pitted and crushed into a rustic paste with the addition of fresh garlic, fresh parsley, a hint of salt and a few drops of wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Extremely versatile in its uses, try adding our green olive tapenade to pasta salads or as a spread for your sandwiches and paninis. The end result? A delectable tapenade that appeals to all palates and makes a compelling ingredient to add to your panini. Enjoy our Green Olive Tapenade together with our grilled vegetable antipasti on our Italian crostini breads.

The biggest olives in the world, these beauties from Cerignola have a voluptuous and full form – with a snappy texture and creamy taste, they are best enjoyed alongside authentic Italian food platters and a Martini.

For Diforti’s exquisite organic hot cherry tomato sauce, only the juiciest cherry tomatoes from Sicily are hand-picked and then manufactured into a delicious sauce. Through the addition of premium olive oil, sea salt and basil, this sauce showcases the flavour of tomatoes to its fullest and thanks to the addition of hot chillies, adds a little spice to your life too. No extra cooking is necessary to enjoy this delicious sauce, simply heat it up and it’s ready to be served. An authentic Italian food classic, this sauce is best enjoyed with your favourite pasta but is equally delicious served with meat and fish. To add an extra touch, why not try pan-frying onions and adding a sprinkle of cheese to it too?

Mixed mushrooms, artichokes, mini-gherkins and sundried tomatoes, along with green and black olives are seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and the finest spices. We recommend enjoying this antipasto mix with a slice of crusty bread and a selection of charcuterie and cheeses.

Witness the best of Italy’s flavours coming together, in this combination of fresh green olives with lemon, garlic and parsley. The sparkling citrus flavour of lemons ideally complements the crunchy texture of the olives and is further enhanced with notes of parsley and garlic. This authentic Italian food selection is best enjoyed alongside other antipasti, such as Diforti’s sundried tomatoes.

Look no further than our olives stuffed with almonds when contemplating Italian food gifts. A real Sicilian delicacy, these finest-quality olives are filled with our selection of tasty almonds, to add that extra flavour and texture. Diforti chooses only the best and largest green olives, which are preserved in a light brine. These make the perfect accompaniment to an aperitif.

Our giant green olives are filled with wonderfully fiery piri piri chillies and sprinkled with herbs, resulting in an exciting taste combination. This authentic Italian food combination is the right choice for adventurous olive-lovers and is guaranteed to liven up your appetiser selection.

Enjoy our delicious Kalamata olives, expertly marinated with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs, and mixed with artichokes and peppers, they make for an authentic Italian antipasto dish. Add crumbled Ricotta or Feta cheese on top for a succulent salad or sprinkle these small black gems over your pizza.