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Sintra with Withlocals

"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. "

"Isabel is a fantastic host...a highlight of our wonderful week touring in Portugal. Great food, plenty of wine, amazing conversation - wow what an evening. Highly recommended!"

"Isabel warmly welcomed our group into her lovely home. We truly enjoyed the wines, appetizers, fish, main course, and company. Isabel is a gem!"

"We had such a great time being hosted by Isabel for dinner. The meal was wonderful (so much delicious food) and the conversation was fantastic. We didn’t stop talking the whole night and learned so much about Portuguese history, geography, culture, wine, and more! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling to Lisbon. "

"Isabel has stories to tell and you want to hear them. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed everything about our evening: the food, the wine, and especially the company. We were served four courses of authentic food which was explained in detail and the three (plus) hours zipped by. Isabel intimates that she has remained close to many of her guests over the years, and I believe her. We will certainly stop by if we are ever again in Lisbon. "

"My partner and I had a lovely evening with Isobel, learning about and tasting traditional Portuguese foods, talking about local culture and customs, and getting a feel for this amazing place. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and by the time we departed we were good friends. Definitely recommend. "

"Isabel welcomed us into her home with open arms and lovely food. My 30-something daughter and I enjoyed the experience. Isabel has interesting perspectives and tells very interesting stories. It was so great to spend time with a local in their own home and hear about what it is really like to live in Lisbon. Highly recommend!"