If you’ve been hunting for restaurant-quality canned tomatoes at Costco, the Bianco Dinapoli Whole Peeled Tomatoes might just become your new pantry staple. This is a serious upgrade from your standard supermarket tomato can.
Bianco Dinapoli is the brand created by chef Chris Bianco (yes, the James Beard Award-winning pizza guy), and these tomatoes are grown specifically in California and packed within hours of harvest. You’re getting whole peeled tomatoes that taste incredibly fresh and sweet, with that perfect balance of acidity that makes them work in everything from pizza sauce to soup.
Here’s the real talk: these are definitely premium tomatoes with a premium feel. The flavor is noticeably brighter and less tinny than budget brands, and there’s minimal bitterness. That said, if you’re making a slow-cooked sauce where tomatoes get simmered for hours with tons of other ingredients, you might not notice as much difference. But for quick marinara, fresh pizza sauce, or dishes where tomato flavor really shines through? Totally worth it.
Key Features:
- Item #: 2047958
- Current Price: $10.99
- Size/QTY: 3 cans at 28 oz ea
- Pack includes 3 cans of whole peeled tomatoes
- California-grown tomatoes packed at peak ripeness
- Created by James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco
- No citric acid added – just tomatoes, tomato juice, and salt
- Perfect for pizza sauce, marinara, or any recipe where tomato quality matters
Bottom Line: If you’re serious about your homemade Italian cooking or just tired of metallic-tasting canned tomatoes, Bianco Dinapoli delivers restaurant-quality results. They’re a splurge compared to basic store brands, but the flavor difference is legit – especially for recipes where tomatoes are the star of the show.