Good truffle oil is one of the great kitchen cheats: a few drops turn eggs, chips or pasta into something restaurant-worthy. But the shelves are full of cheap bottles flavoured with synthetic aroma rather than truffle — so this is a short, honest guide to choosing the best truffle oil in Australia, and the one we stock and stand behind.
What makes a good truffle oil
Three things separate a truffle oil worth buying from a novelty bottle:
- A real base oil. The oil is most of what you taste. Look for a genuine extra virgin olive oil, not a bland vegetable blend.
- An honest maker. Truffle growers who make their own oil have skin in the game. Mass-market brands often rely on lab-made aroma compounds — fine in a pinch, but not the real thing.
- Black-truffle character. For everyday cooking, a black-truffle style is the versatile choice: earthy and savoury rather than aggressively pungent.
Our pick: Margaret River Truffle Farm truffle oil
We stock the Margaret River Truffle Farm truffle oil because it ticks all three boxes: fruity Western Australian extra virgin olive oil carrying deep black truffle flavour, made by a working truffle farm in Cowaramup, WA — the same growers behind our truffle salt, balsamic and aioli.
- Truffle Oil 100ml — $19.90: the everyday bottle. A scant drizzle lifts eggs, pasta or chips.
- Truffle Oil 250ml — $32: better value for keen cooks who reach for it weekly.
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How to use truffle oil
Truffle oil is a finishing oil — add it off the heat, right before serving, because heat dulls the aroma. A few drops is plenty. Try it on scrambled eggs, a 15-minute pasta, mashed potato, chips, risotto or pizza. For more, see our full guide to cooking with truffle oil.
Beyond the oil: the WA truffle range
If you love truffle oil, the same Margaret River grower makes a whole pantry of it:
- Truffle Salt 50g — $12.90: the easiest way in — finish anything.
- Truffle Balsamic 150ml — $21: for dressings and cheese.
- Truffle Aioli 90g — $17.90: makes hot chips an event.
- Truffle Mustard 100g — $17.90: tangy, gently earthy.
- Truffle Risotto 225g — $19.90: date-night dinner in 15 minutes.
Browse the full truffle products range, or give it as a Truffle Gift Pack ($49) or Premium Truffle Gift Pack ($98). Curious about the season? Read truffle season in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best truffle oil in Australia?
For everyday cooking, look for a truffle oil built on a good extra virgin olive oil and made by a producer that actually grows truffles. Our pick is the Margaret River Truffle Farm truffle oil — fruity WA olive oil carrying deep black truffle flavour — available in a 100ml everyday bottle ($19.90) and a 250ml size ($32) for keen cooks.
Is truffle oil made from real truffle?
It varies by brand, and it is worth checking the label. Many mass-market truffle oils are flavoured with aroma compounds rather than truffle itself. We stock the Margaret River Truffle Farm oil because it comes from a working WA truffle farm — the same growers behind our truffle salt, balsamic and aioli.
How do you use truffle oil?
Use it as a finishing oil, off the heat — a few drops go a long way. Drizzle over hot chips, scrambled eggs, pasta, risotto, mashed potato or pizza just before serving. Heating truffle oil dulls its aroma, so add it last. See our guide to cooking with truffle oil for recipes.
What is the difference between black and white truffle oil?
Black truffle oil is earthy, savoury and versatile — the everyday all-rounder. White truffle oil is more pungent and garlicky, best used sparingly on finished dishes. Our Margaret River oil is a black-truffle style, made from the prized Périgord (black) truffles grown in WA.
Where can I buy truffle oil in Australia?
Order online from Hubert Gourmet for delivery Australia-wide — free on orders over $150. We ship the Margaret River Truffle Farm oil alongside the truffle range we carry: salt, balsamic, aioli, mustard, risotto and gift packs.