Our Consulting Chef
Vitor Matos
CHEF WITH THE MOST MICHELIN STARS IN PORTUGAL
Renowned for his exceptional use of fresh, seasonal and regional produce, Vitor Matos is known for a style of cooking that blends tradition and modernity. With a professional career spanning Switzerland and Portugal, the chef from Trás-os-Montes runs five restaurants that have been awarded a total of six MICHELIN stars, making him the most highly awarded chef by the MICHELIN Guide in Portugal (2 MICHELIN stars at Antiqvvm, 1 star at 2Monkeys, 1 star at BLIND, 1 star at Oculto, and 1 star at Schistó). He has also received prestigious titles such as Chef of the Year 2003 (Edições do Gosto), Chef of the Year 2013 (Revista de Vinhos Awards), Best Chef in Portugal 2014 (Arco Atlântico Gastro Awards) and the “Chefs de l’Avenir” award in 2011 from the International Academy of Gastronomy in Paris.
Our Resident Chef
Vitor Gomes
From a very early age, Chef Vítor Gomes demonstrated a passion for cooking, drawing inspiration from his strong family ties and connection to his roots. With a distinguished career in hotels both at home and abroad, including Michelin-starred restaurants, he now takes on the role of resident chef at 16Legoas, where he remains committed to excellence, constantly seeking to innovate and perfect his craft.
As resident chef, he celebrates Portuguese cuisine and local produce with skill and passion, creating dishes that reflect tradition, creativity and the authentic flavours of the Douro.
