Sapore Messo

Nice little shop with a decent selection of olive oils and balsamics. It seems like the various olive oil and balsamic vinegar shops in the Bay Area all get their product from the same source as all of the bottles and labels that they use are virtually identical. I bought a jar of nice green olives and they were delicious!So given that the products are comparable, what honestly sets one shop apart from another is the owner and how charismatic he/she is -- to be honest, this shop could improve in that aspect. The shop is located near plenty of fun antique shops to browse in the same street and it's a lovely area overall!

I very seldom purchase nice olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Usually, the only time I do make a purchase is when I'm traveling and somehow stumble by a place that's well known for its oils. What a nice surprise to learn about Sapore Messo in humble Fremont.My wife and I stopped by Sapore Messo on a Saturday afternoon and we were the only ones in the store. Rick greeted us as we walked in and kindly asked if there was something in particular that we were looking for. We let him know we were looking for some aged balsamic to replenish our dwindling supply and he led us towards the back area of the store where the good stuff was.We were able to try out a small sample of the aged balsamic and it was everything I was looking for: sweet and viscous. The balsamic was so good I ended up getting a few bottles along with another bottle of flavored olive oil.If you're looking for a gift, this is a great place to stop by if you happen to be in Fremont.

Often missed if you blink while driving through downtown Niles. Please park the car and take a stroll, making a necessary stop at Sapore Messo. Rick is ready to greet you with a smile, quick wit, and several pairing suggestions for the array of olive oils, aged vinegars , pastas and more. I have visited this shop multiple times and always seem to find something new. I had no idea they also sell GLUTEN FREE pastas. This visit I chose Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Spicy Calabrian Pesto, Pineapple & Espresso vinegars and a wild foraged mushroom pasta.

This little shop is located close to Bronco Billy's Pizza and nestled among many antique stores. Today was my third visit, and the experience is always great. The owner is so knowledgeable and takes his time letting you sample the different flavor combinations. My favorite is the Persian Lime olive oil and I have used it in many recipes. We also get the bread that comes from Arcangeli's - it's about the same price and we don't have to drive to Pescadero to get it!

Nice store. It had over 2000 combinations of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I got the Tuscan Herb with the Original Balsamic vinegar. Delicious. I have been using it everyday since I purchased it. Owner was also super friendly.

The establishment is located in the Niles District on the main strip of the "downtown" area of Niles. The owner is well educated and knowledgeable of the pairings of his selections to what you are looking for. His oils are great for breads, as dressings, and for cooking. That's what we use them for. This is the best, most fresh, oil and vinegar speciality store you will EVER find in the East Bay. I love the exceptional selection of oils with the different levels of purities for the most authentic, virgin olive oil. We love bread and this is a must stop for us to pair our bread with the wonderful, rotating selection. If you are in the vicinity, give this place a try. You will not be disappointed.

I have not actually been to Sapore Messo but my friend who lives in Fremont sent me a bottle of the Basil Evoo and Peach Balsamic. On the tag there was a recipe for dressing which was three parts oil with one part balsamic. I tried it and it was really delicious! I've used the oil with my chicken, steak, and pork dishes and I have been satisfied with the results. I was planning to get some more when I came to visit in May of 2020 but I had to cancel my trip because I think we all know why :-) but this is an exceptional product and my friend goes there all the time and cooks with it often. I Love the stuff :-)

The best olive oil & pasta!! The olive oil tastes so pure & flavorful! I make my pasta & chop some garlic basil Mozerella & tomato! Drizzle olive oil, delicious.

We come to Sapore Messo twice a year from the San Joaquin Valley to stockup. The stores out in the valley have all closed up or moved away. His selectionand knowledge of his product is excellent. We used to live in the bay area so itis nice to visit once or twice a year.

Beautiful store, excellent service and delicious products! Can't wait to cook with my new vinegars and oils. Purchased the artichoke bread too.