There are places in the world that, simply by their location, exert a particular pull. Such is the case of Antiqvvm, set in a leafy park and a singular building beside the Museu Romântico, as well as a pleasant garden where you can enjoy a meal and take in… one of the most idyllic views over the Douro! In its elegant rooms, which combine classic and contemporary details with undeniable good taste, chef Vítor Matos champions creative cuisine with elegant dishes of “apparent” simplicity that conceal an ode to the product (scarlet prawn, red mullet, caviar, wagyu, black truffle…). We loved the violet prawn served over Moqueca (Bahian coconut‑tomato seafood stew) and the Robaloea bass with light curry cream and citrus caviar. In his own words, the chef, inspired by the surrounding environment, “continuously seeks to promote the values of a natural, cultural, evolutionary, social and artistic cuisine.” Two tasting menus are proposed: Ensaios Sensoriais (Sensory Rehearsals) and Orgânico (vegetarian).