Vítor Matos

Antiqvvm (Latin for 'ancient') occupies a 19th-century manor surrounded by formal gardens — a setting that frames Matos's mission to revive and reinterpret Portugal's noble culinary heritage. His menus draw from the country's most storied products: bacalhau, presunto de Barrancos, Alentejo truffles, Azorean butter.

Vítor Matos leads Antiqvvm in Porto's historic Marechal Saldanha Garden, earning two Michelin stars with a cuisine that interprets Portugal's noble gastronomic heritage through modern precision. He is one of Portugal's most celebrated chefs and also oversees Oculto in Vila do Conde.

Portugal — trained in Portuguese and European fine dining; focused on reimagining classic Portuguese cuisine

Career

• Chef at Portuguese and European Michelin-starred restaurants, Portugal and Europe (1990s–2010)
• Head Chef at Antiqvvm, Porto, Portugal (2010–present)

Mentored by Portuguese fine-dining tradition; classical European technique.