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"Isabel is such a gracious host, interesting conservationist, and wonderful chef! My wife and I had our best experience in Lisbon with Isabel. I would highly recommend making a reservation with her if you find yourself in Lisbon. Her food was fantastic as was our conversation. We will definitely be booking her again on our next trip. "

"Had a fantastic evening. Isabel took me on a culinary journey with typical dishes from different regions of Portugal, which she prepared freestyle. In addition to being a outstanding cook, Isabel is also a super host. Enjoyed the evening so much an can only recommend"

"Isabel kindly hosted a large family group (10 people, ages 15-80), and we had a wonderful time. The table was beautifully set for us, and we enjoyed a large array of salads and starters to begin the meal along with a delicious white wine. The next course was a baked fish (hake in cream sauce topped with mashed potatoes), followed by a delicious pork dish from Isabel's home region in southern Portugal, and enjoyed with a delightful red wine. Although we were stuffed, we managed to enjoy the sweets to end the meal, pasteis de nata. Isabel was a warm and witty hostess."

"Dinner with Isabel and Chico is like visiting an old friend who is a great cook. Isabel made us comfortable the minute we walked in the door. We were relaxed and comfortable as if we had known her for years. There were six in our party and we are all good eaters. We could not begin to eat all the food Isabel served in spite of the fact she is a great cook. Not to mention the never ending bottles of wine. Chico, her dog is as friendly as she is and loves to play and be pet. His is very well behaved but if you encourage him he is more than willing to be your friend. I could go on and on about all the wonderful food and great conversation we shared that night but I won’t. Just book an evening with Isabel . I promise you it will be an evening and meal you will remember fondly. Then you two will have a new friend in Lisbon!"

"This is a great experience. Yeah, you can go to Portuguese restaurants and eat Portuguese food … but you can do that ANY day. The idea of eating with a local is so very personal and not commercial. So, first, the concept is great. Secondly, our host, Isabel, was very welcoming and pleasant and we were able to hear about her life and that of a resident. She is a very, very lovely person, a good conversationalist and a great cook. We had three bottles of wine between three of us (and there was plenty more if needed) and many starters (different cheeses, tomatoes, bread, etc.) - I probably would have been fine to stop there. Then Isabel brought out our first course of … of … not sure how to describe it. It was kind of like mashed potatoes with Cod and a coating of baked cheese atop - it’s Shepard’s Pie but with cod (is the closest I can think) but, regardless, it was gooooood. Our final dish was black pig … soooo good. Of course, we had to switch from white to red wine for this dish. Then entire night went too fast. Would strongly recommend anyone do this. Well worth it."

"My Aunt and I spent a fabulous evening with Isabel and her dogs. We had an amazing traditional dinner and conversations about history, art and family! We couldn’t recommend an evening with Isabel more. "

"Isabel is a fantastic host who welcomed me into her home with such genuine warmth. It didn't feel like a 'tourist experience'. It felt like dinner with a friend. The meal she prepared was incredible, and the conversation flowed so easily. We talked about everything from local culture to life in the city. If you want a real, authentic taste of Portuguese hospitality, Isabel is the perfect person to visit. Highly recommended"

"For multiple reasons, I am very late writing this review of our Nov. 20, 2025 booking but we could not have been more pleased with our evening in Isabel's comfortable home. The food was a walk through some of Portugal's best dishes, perfectly prepared and everything very fresh. The conversation was easy and fun and ran the gamut of topics -- and her English is very good and easy to understand. Her two dogs were just sweeties and we were happy to give them some love. We were immediately at ease with Isabel and felt we'd made a good friend by the end of the evening. Her apartment was only a 5 minute walk from our hotel. After dinner, we all took the dogs for their evening walk and she delivered us to our hotel door. We hated to say goodnight. She also served some delicious wines and gave us links to ordering them for delivery in the U.S. and offered to share recipes. It was a perfect way to end our trip, as we flew home the next day with smiles and wonderful memories. We highly recommend this very personal way to experience food and friendship in Lisbon!"

"You walk in, give a hug, sit down and spend an evening amongst friends laughing, discussing and learning. Time flies and before you know it, its time to go for you have to catch a flight the next morning. Thanks so much for the wonderful company! "

"When we booked our trip to Lisbon, one of the first things we did was also book a visit to Isabel. This was our second time and it was just as lovely as the first time. An evening filled with wonderful food, laughter, good stories and fun. This dinner is an absolute recommandation to book if you visit Lisbon. Isabel is the best. "