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Host: Sofia

Lisbon, Portugal

USD
$119-$145 per person

Authentic Portuguese Home-Cooked Meal with a Local in Central Lisbon

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Round-Trip Transfers
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Sofia

Sofia was born and raised in Lisbon, where her love for Portuguese food and cooking began at an early age. Growing up, she spent time watching her family cook, learning about traditional ingredients, recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Her parents passed down not only their culinary skills but also their warmth and love of bringing people together around the table. In 2018, Sofia left her corporate career to follow her passion for cooking and hosting. Today, she welcomes travelers into her Lisbon home to share authentic Portuguese cuisine, family recipes and local traditions. Sofia loves introducing guests to the flavors of Portugal through home-cooked meals and stories about everyday life in Lisbon.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-7 guests) Experience authentic Portuguese home cooking with Sofia and her partner in their home in central Lisbon. During this private dining experience, enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean influences. Sofia loves sharing her passion for Portuguese cuisine, while she and her partner, who enjoy fishing together, bring their appreciation for fresh seafood and local food traditions to the table.

Sit down to a relaxed, home-cooked meal featuring traditional Portuguese dishes such as octopus with roasted potatoes, stuffed squid or cuttlefish, codfish with cornbread, arroz de pato (Portuguese duck rice), or mackerel fillets in vinaigrette sauce. Your meal will end with a homemade dessert, such as chocolate mousse, followed by coffee and port wine. Enjoy 1–2 glasses of Portuguese red, white or vinho verde (green wine) with your meal.

More than just a meal, this private dining experience in Lisbon offers an opportunity to connect with locals and discover Portuguese culture through food and conversation. As you dine together, Sofia and her partner will share stories about life in Lisbon, family recipes, culinary traditions and Portuguese history. Enjoy genuine Portuguese hospitality in the comfort of a local home, away from the typical restaurant experience.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Starter: Mackerel fillets in vinaigrette sauce
  • Main dish: Octopus a lagareiro (baked octopus with potatoes)
  • Dessert: Chocolate mousse with salt flower
  • Wine: 1–2 glasses of Portuguese red, white or vinho verde (green wine)
  • Beverages: Coffee and a glass of port wine

Sofia

$119-$145 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $145 $119
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $145 $119
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 8:00pm-10:00pm

Meet Sofia

Sofia was born and raised in Lisbon, where her love for Portuguese food and cooking began at an early age. Growing up, she spent time watching her family cook, learning about traditional ingredients, recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Her parents passed down not only their culinary skills but also their warmth and love of bringing people together around the table. In 2018, Sofia left her corporate career to follow her passion for cooking and hosting. Today, she welcomes travelers into her Lisbon home to share authentic Portuguese cuisine, family recipes and local traditions. Sofia loves introducing guests to the flavors of Portugal through home-cooked meals and stories about everyday life in Lisbon.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-7 guests) Experience authentic Portuguese home cooking with Sofia and her partner in their home in central Lisbon. During this private dining experience, enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean influences. Sofia loves sharing her passion for Portuguese cuisine, while she and her partner, who enjoy fishing together, bring their appreciation for fresh seafood and local food traditions to the table.

Sit down to a relaxed, home-cooked meal featuring traditional Portuguese dishes such as octopus with roasted potatoes, stuffed squid or cuttlefish, codfish with cornbread, arroz de pato (Portuguese duck rice), or mackerel fillets in vinaigrette sauce. Your meal will end with a homemade dessert, such as chocolate mousse, followed by coffee and port wine. Enjoy 1–2 glasses of Portuguese red, white or vinho verde (green wine) with your meal.

More than just a meal, this private dining experience in Lisbon offers an opportunity to connect with locals and discover Portuguese culture through food and conversation. As you dine together, Sofia and her partner will share stories about life in Lisbon, family recipes, culinary traditions and Portuguese history. Enjoy genuine Portuguese hospitality in the comfort of a local home, away from the typical restaurant experience.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Starter: Mackerel fillets in vinaigrette sauce
  • Main dish: Octopus a lagareiro (baked octopus with potatoes)
  • Dessert: Chocolate mousse with salt flower
  • Wine: 1–2 glasses of Portuguese red, white or vinho verde (green wine)
  • Beverages: Coffee and a glass of port wine
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $145 $119
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $145 $119
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 8:00pm-10:00pm
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