“Cose buone italiane” (Good Italian things) is our slogan, a simple phrase that perfectly captures what drives the people at Olea Imports.
Founded by Francesco Colarusso, Olea has been importing fine Italian products since 1993, focusing on high-quality ingredients to allow every lover of Italian cuisine to fully express themselves at home.
Whether it’s a fine olive oil from Puglia, Piedmont rice perfect for risotto, a Taggiasca olive from Liguria as an appetizer, a quality panettone from Tuscany at Christmas, or a rare and excellent fresh black truffle from Umbria, Olea will satisfy your taste for fine Italian products.
Some of Quebec’s best chefs have recognized this and also use Olea’s “cose buone italiane.”
Join us on this Italian culinary adventure and use the products that Italians cook at home!
Update: Since March 2026, Olea Imports has been acquired by Groupe Papillote/Pâtes-à-Tout Inc., led by Mr. Dimitri Chapuis. He will maintain the spirit of Olea and even expand the range of quality products. Francesco Colarusso will remain until February 2028 to ensure a smooth transition and advise Mr. Chapuis on the search for and acquisition of "cose buone italiane...e non solo" (good Italian things...and not only)!
