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Also called Castelvetrano Olives due to their place of origin, these green olives are a true Sicilian delicacy: with their sweet, mild and buttery taste, they are a popular addition to authentic Italian food platters but also ideal for producing high-quality olive oils.

One of the most popular Sicilian antipasti, chargrilled artichokes are always an excellent addition to the dinner table. The process of chargrilling artichokes enhances the flavour and adds a smoky dimension, which is topped off by marinating them in herbs and oils. This flavoursome dish is an authentic Italian food addition to sandwiches, salads or pasta dishes that will instantly transport you to the beautiful Italian countryside.

The heart of these artichokes has a tender consistency and a rich flavour, which are enhanced with herbs and oil, rendering this an aromatic staple of party food. Enjoy these artichoke hearts as simple appetisers, best paired with creamy buffalo mozzarella or as an exciting finish to your homemade pizza. No matter the occasion, these delicious antipasti can be enjoyed all year round.

Handpicked down to each individual fruit, we remove the stones and carefully crush our Kalamata olives, before blending them into a delectable paste with fresh garlic, fresh parsley, a hint of salt and a few drops of wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. The end result? A delectable tapenade that appeals to all palates and makes a compelling ingredient to add to your panini. This authentic Italian food pairs great with our grilled vegetable antipasti on our Italian crostini.

The taste of sun-kissed and handpicked tomatoes is met by the flavours of premium olive oil, sea salt and basil to create Diforti’s signature tomato sauce, which showcases the flavour of tomatoes to its fullest. 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 or fish. To add an extra touch, why not try pan-frying onions and adding a sprinkle of cheese to it too?

An olive-lover’s dream, this combination of sweet black olives and succulent green olives is brought to perfection by Diforti’s expertise in marination. The perfect combination of rich, fruity, firm and punchy, these delicious olives are the ideal companion for party food platters, sprinkled on salads or on top of pizzas.

A mix of black and green pitted olives – Nocellara del Belice and Leccino – with a touch of mixed herbs. Eaten straight from the tub, served as party food or mixed into fresh salads, this olive selection is especially delicious with a fresh aperitivo in hand.

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?

Our fresh and sweet garlic cloves are placed inside our classic, green olives, before being sprinkled with parsley and high-quality oil. Our preparation ensures that the olives remain full of flavour, and the balance of textures ensures that you will enjoy every bite of this authentic Italian food.

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.

Ignite your inner fire with our hot Chilli tapenade, made from fresh, hand picked chillies, sea salt and flavoursome extra virgin olive oil. It’s as simple as that! Extremely versatile in its uses, try adding our chilli tapenade to your pasta dishes for an innovative twist, or simply drizzled over authentic Italian food staples, such as meat and vegetable antipasti.

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.

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.