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Guess who's back? "The Perfect Pantry Sardine" has returned!

Little tins of sunshine. Each tin of sardines in olive oil is bursting with vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, and full of healthful Omega 3s. And that's on top of being wild-caught in the waters off the coast of Galicia in northwest Spain. And that is on top of being plump, and tender, and delicious. A best-seller.

Sardines hand-packed fresh from the sea in olive oil and salt only, the traditional Spanish method. Caught via sustainable techniques. You can eat them straight from the tin or skewer them on a toothpick with a guindilla pepper and cherry tomato atop a slice of crusty bread for a quick pintxo.

“Oh wow. That’s really good. That reminds me of Spain. It’s a rich sardine. Not heavily salted like a lot of times preserved stuff in America… this is a really high quality sardine.” - Steve Dolinsky, James Beard award-winning food journalist

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Featured on The Feed Podcast (James Beard award-winner for best podcast) from Chef Rick Bayless and 13-time James Beard award winner food journalist Steve Dolinsky. As Rick says, "A lot of times people think of sardines as sort of desperation food, and man this anything but that. You want to relish every bite of these sardines. I’m in heaven.”

You'll save up to 30% compared to similar quality sardines purchases elsewhere, as we import these directly from Spain ourselves to keep our costs down, though as one of our customers states below, "there is not a product out there that compares!" 

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: If you're not satisfied with your order, simply send us an email within 30 days and we'll replace your order or issue a full refund.

Ingredients: sardines, olive oil, salt. Net Weight: 4.5 ounces/120 grams. 25 tins per factory case. Nutritional information.

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Overall rating: 4.9385967 / 5 from 114 reviews.

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These sardines in olive oil are praised for their exceptional quality, delicious flavor, and high nutritional value. Hand-packed fresh from the sea in Spain, they are packed with vitamin D and Omega 3s. Customers appreciate the rich taste and tender texture, making them a delightful addition to various dishes.

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Review highlights

  • "These sardines are a better and more refined product—an eye opener!"Carlton L.
  • "They are the best sardines I’ve ever eaten - firm with a very mild perfectly smooth flavor"Sandra T.
  • "Firm fish with great flavor, top quality."James R.

Reviews

Simply The Best

"I tried different sardines in my life. These are simply the best. Rich flavor, tender but firm in texture, large, meaty. clean, savory taste. They come in high quality oil. I spread this oil all over my salad, and didn't waste any single drop of it. The price is very reasonable, especially when you buy the master case. I am VERY glad I found Donostia Foods online. Very delicious and very healthy food."

Vincent M. (5/5)

Perfect lunch…

"Donostia sardines on toasted ciabatta roll with spicy mayo and manchego cheese topper…. With a cold glass of cerveza. Perfect lunch!"

Richard H. (5/5)

The best sardines I've ever found.

"My #1 choice for sardines in olive oil. The tails are really an extra treat that I normally don't get with other brands. I love Ortiz sardines but these are better."

Michael R. (5/5)

Yum

"These plump sardines are so flavorful!"

Gillian B. (5/5)

The best Sardines

"Donostia sardines in olive oil are absolutely the best - my favorite since first tasting them as a gift from my son!"

Christina T. (5/5)

Like I’m back in Portugal!

"I feel in love with sardines in Portugal - so meaty, so satisfying. I haven’t found that quality again in the US. So glad I can order these!"

Amanda M. (5/5)

Meaty and delicious

"These are chunky fish, not very salty, in a delicious olive oil. I eat them on crackers, or with rice or just on their own"

Betty W. (5/5)

Excellent tinned sardines

"Just the thing for a light lunch with olives, crostini, and a glass of red wine."

David G. (5/5)

I enjoyed it along with

"I enjoyed it along with a friend, a Florentine, who found it a very good product. The can is empty now."

Ann H. (5/5)

"Quality product"

Melanie (4/5)

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