About
With over 15 years of experience in the heart of Lisbon’s vibrant culinary scene, Chef Xeco brings the sun-drenched flavors of the Atlantic and the rustic charm of the Portuguese countryside to your table. Known for his "Tradition with a Twist" philosophy, Xeco balances deep-rooted heritage with modern, elevated techniques.
- Guests
- 1–11
- Serves in
- Troia
- Languages
- Portuguese · English · French
- Country of origin
- Portugal
Signature menus
The Tuga
€55 / Dishes
Artisanal Tuna Rillettes & Toasted Rye
A creamy, house-made tuna pâté blended with fine herbs and a touch of lemon zest. Served on a rustic slate with warm, crunchy slices of toasted dark rye bread.
- Fish
Pan-Seared Atlantic Scallop with Citrus Emulsion
A hand-dived Atlantic scallop, butter-basted and seared to golden perfection. Served over a velvet root vegetable purée, drizzled with herb-infused oil and crowned with a crisp squid ink tuile.
- Peixe
- Fish
Aged Porto Wine Reserve
rich and velvety fortified wine from the Douro Valley, featuring deep notes of dried fruits, nuts, and a hint of spice. The perfect elegant finish to your meal.
- Drink
- Drink
Madagascar Vanilla Mille-feuille
Layers of ultra-thin, caramelized puff pastry alternating with a rich Madagascar vanilla bean pâtissière. Elegantly finished with a delicate glass-blown sugar sail for a modern touch.
- Pastelaria
- Pastry
Era of Discovery
€35 / DishesArtisanal Tuna Rillettes & Toasted Rye
A creamy, house-made tuna pâté blended with fine herbs and a touch of lemon zest. Served on a rustic slate with warm, crunchy slices of toasted dark rye bread.
- Fish
Grilled Sea Bream with Sea Salt and Lemon
Ultra-fresh sea bream fillet, slow-grilled to preserve its natural succulence and firm texture. Finished with a premium emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, fleur de sel, and aromatic herbs from our garden.
- Peixe
- Sem Glúten
- Fish
Madagascar Vanilla Mille-feuille
Layers of ultra-thin, caramelized puff pastry alternating with a rich Madagascar vanilla bean pâtissière. Elegantly finished with a delicate glass-blown sugar sail for a modern touch.
- Pastelaria
- Pastry
Chef's signature cuisine
Pan-Seared Atlantic Scallop with Citrus Emulsion
A hand-dived Atlantic scallop, butter-basted and seared to golden perfection. Served over a velvet root vegetable purée, drizzled with herb-infused oil and crowned with a crisp squid ink tuile.
- Peixe
- Fish
€35 / per guest
Madagascar Vanilla Mille-feuille
Layers of ultra-thin, caramelized puff pastry alternating with a rich Madagascar vanilla bean pâtissière. Elegantly finished with a delicate glass-blown sugar sail for a modern touch.
- Pastelaria
- Pastry
€12 / per guest
Grilled Sea Bream with Sea Salt and Lemon
Ultra-fresh sea bream fillet, slow-grilled to preserve its natural succulence and firm texture. Finished with a premium emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, fleur de sel, and aromatic herbs from our garden.
- Peixe
- Sem Glúten
- Fish
€28 / per guest
Table enhancements
Aged Porto Wine Reserve
rich and velvety fortified wine from the Douro Valley, featuring deep notes of dried fruits, nuts, and a hint of spice. The perfect elegant finish to your meal.
- wine
€45
Extra services
Cooking lesson
Elevate your kitchen skills with a private, hands-on cooking lesson led by your chef. This interactive experience is tailored to your skill level, focusing on professional techniques, flavor balancing, and the execution of signature recipes.
€20
Spaces
Boat table
Troia
Cancellation policy
Cancellation Policy: By ChefWe understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to ensure fairness for both chefs and hosts. Click to view the full details on cancellation timeframes, penalties, and exceptions.
Cancellation Policy: By Chef
- Full refund: If cancelled until 20 days before.
- 50% Refund: If cancelled until 15 days before.
- No refund: If cancelled until 10 days before.
- No refund: If cancelled less than 10 days before.
Chef-Initiated Cancellations
If the chef cancels any confirmed reservation:
- User receives a 100% refund (including the platform fee).
- Chef receives no payout.
- User may rebook another chef.
*Repeated chef cancellations may affect chef account visibility.*
After Cancellation
When a booking is cancelled:
- The reservation closes.
- Chat becomes read-only.
- Planning tools and guest list are disabled.
- The chef's availability for that date and time reopens instantly.
- Any applicable refund is processed automatically based on this policy.
Guest reviews
- 5.0
The best ever!
Gusto
- 5.0
Everything was perfect ✨❤️
Gusto
- 5.0
Chef Xeco's energy was infectious. From the first bite of the Pastel de Nata to the last sip of wine, everything was perfect. We loved it. ❤️
Jessy Correia
- 5.0
Handled my severe allergies with such professionalism. I felt completely relaxed and the food was amazing.
Gusto
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