To find the best dark chocolate in your local shop, look for bars with a range of cocoa solids between 65% and 80% (more on this below).

However, if you dare to tap into the powers of chocolatiering, melt regular (dark) with a bit of white chocolate for cocoa-strong dipping chocolate with a smooth texture that mimics couverture.

We tested 15 options from Raaka, Theo, Beyond Good, and Pascha to find the best dark chocolate bars based on color, snap, scent, texture, and taste.

The International Chocolate Awards named the best dark chocolate bar in the world, Vigdis Rosenkilde’s 70% cacao Quellouno bar. This dark chocolate bar is made from Chuncho cacao beans, which ...