Your hazy thoughts of balmy Mediterranean dinners filled with fresh seafood and plenty of herbs might just be memories for the time being, but there's no reason why you can't bring those daydreams back to life in your kitchen.
Even if your next trip to Greece, Spain, Italy or Portugal is only being mapped out in your head, the right kitchen set-up will have you feeling like you've been transported to the sun-soaked shores, even if the rain's pouring outside in the UK.
The single most important ingredient for emulating that Mediterranean set-up is an oil that’s rich in fatty acids, antioxidants and boast a whole host of health benefits- and you need a drizzler to serve. Perfect for accentuating your salads, pasta dishes, freshly baked bread or seafood, the best oil drizzlers level up your cooking in perhaps the easiest way possible.
Oil drizzlers don't just look pretty on the dining table: they also offer a few extra benefits compared to just shaking the bottle over your plate and hoping for the best. With their narrow spout or nozzle, they offer a lot more precision when it comes to pouring, which means you can safely elevate your dish without turning it into a floating one. These drizzlers also work perfectly if you're all about food presentation, allowing you to deftly swirl a little oil over your bruschetta in a chef-like manner.
If you weren't convinced, keep in mind the preservation benefits. If you've ventured home from Southern Europe with a fancy new bottle of oil in hand, the right drizzler can protect it from light and air with its airtight lid and glass or ceramic bottle.
We've rounded up all of the best oil drizzlers.
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World of Flavours Italian Large Glass Oil & Vinegar Cruet Set
This stylish World of Flavours set might just be one of the prettiest around. Featuring stainless steel pouring spouts to assure simple and splash free use, the beautifully decorated olive branch and grape vine motifs mean these bottles are perfect for storing and serving a wide range of oils and vinegars at the table or in the kitchen. If you’re hoping to capture the true essence of Italian cooking, these are bottles that’ll help you get you there.
Buy now £13.92, Wayfair
John Lewis Glass Oil & Vinegar Drizzler
Is it for wine? Is it for oil? It’s the latter, but you’d be forgiven for thinking you could pour your red wine into this drizzler to breathe. Or alternatively, by thinking it’s a piece of art simply decorating your table. Made of high-quality clear glass and natural materials, this John Lewis drizzler has a sleek and modern design that’s both beautiful and functional while ensuring it does what it says on the tin.
Buy now £18.00, John Lewis
Spanishpotteryltd Spanish pottery drizzler
You could tell the world you bought it off Etsy - but with its unusual Spanish design and vibrant colours, you could also weave a tale about how you found it in a boutique pottery store in the depths of Spain. Either way, this handmade ceramic oil drizzler brings to life all of those oil and crusty bread memories from your last Mediterranean getaway, and promises to brighten up all kinds of mealtimes.
Buy now £20.00, Etsy
Vaisselle Oily Baby Oil Dispenser
Don’t be confused by the name: this is an oil drizzler meant for the kitchen table rather than the bathroom. This Oily Baby oil pourer is a modern take on a traditional French olive oil dispenser and was handmade and hand-painted with a gingham print in Southern Spain. Made from clay, it’s a little more unique than your standard oil dispenser and can hold up to 300ml of oil.
Buy now £65.00, Fenwick
Le Creuset Stoneware Oil & Vinegar Set
You can always count on Le Creuset to supply the colourful kitchenware and the brand’s Stoneware Oil & Vinegar Set ticks all the boxes for brightening up the table. Crafted from premium Le Creuset stoneware, they’re a feast for the eyes with easy-pour spouts that make serving effortless, too. The ‘Volcanic’ shade is a fusion of red and orange, adding a little statement shade to the rest of your set-up.
Buy now £40.00, Fenwick
Olietta Stainless Steel Oil & Vinegar Pourer
Olietta’s Stainless Steel Oil & Vinegar Pourer is a stylish and functional addition to your kitchen that’ll have you serving up a few extra fancy salads just to get this drizzler out again. Made with high-quality stainless steel, this pourer offers precision control with a spout that’s cleverly designed to prevent drips and spills, ensuring your salads, pastas, and other dishes are perfectly oiled.
Buy now £13.75, Amazon
Chefonic Oil Dispenser
Sometimes you just want the basics and, if that’s the case, this Chefonic Oil Dispenser ticks all the boxes. A simple, classic design with a funnel that makes it easy to top up when you reach the bottom of the bottle, this oil drizzler is one that fits into any kitchen or dining room with no fuss and no mess in sight.
Buy now £8.99, Amazon
HomeTailors Olive Oil Gold Weighted Drizzler
These sleek white oil drizzlers are for the more minimal amongst us and blend in perfectly with a monochrome kitchen or dining room. They’re also larger than most, with space for 500ml of your favourite oil inside of each one. With a choice of personalised waterproof and oil-resistant labels, these can be customised to fit your kitchen exactly or would also make a great gift for the budding chef in your life.
Buy now, Etsy
Nicola Spring Single Olive Oil Cruet
This vintage-esque oil drizzler offers something a little different to your standard bottle and comes in at a budget-friendly price, too. The Nicola Spring Single Olive Oil Cruet is a charming bottle ensures your meal is always served in style, no matter what you’re serving up. Featuring a tapered stainless-steel spout for controlled and easy pouring, this durable bottle has been carefully hand-printed giving every bottle a truly unique finish.
Buy now £8.99, Wayfair
Dunelm 500ml Oil Bottle
Prefer to spend your money on the oil inside rather than the bottle itself? This Dunelm 500ml Oil Bottle is cheap and cheerful, allowing you to cut to the chase and pour the oil without any distractions. Suitable for oils and vinegars, this 500ml glass bottle with pourer is perfect for everyday use and its clear design allows you to go all out with the different flavoured oils to pour inside.
Buy now £3.50, Dunelm
Verdict
With subtle grape and olive motifs, this World of Flavours Italian Large Glass Oil & Vinegar Cruet Set looks stunning when filled and definitely deserves a central spot on your dinner table. It is also made from high-quality, easy-clean glass and is dishwasher safe.
