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Schistó: Vítor Matos' New Gastronomic Experience in the Heart of the Douro
20.03.2025
The Douro, a land of centuries-old vineyards and breathtaking landscapes, has gained a new gastronomic treasure: Schistó, the intimate restaurant of multi-award-winning chef Vítor Matos. Located in the emblematic Quinta da Vacaria, in Peso da Régua, this exclusive space invites visitors to embark on a sensory journey where haute cuisine meets the authenticity of local produce.
With just 14 seats, Schistó was designed to offer a truly immersive and personalized experience. The name refers to schist, the stone that shapes the terraces of the Douro and plays an essential role in the region's terroir. The interior design, signed by Joana Astolfi, combines elegance and nature, with green marble worktops and an amphitheater layout, allowing customers to watch the culinary team's meticulous work.
The 10-course tasting menu, available for €180, is a true tribute to the seasons and the region's products. The gastronomic curation of Vítor Matos and chefs Vítor Gomes and Carolina Columbano results in sophisticated dishes that combine sustainability, technique and creativity.
The architectural layout of the restaurant invites customers to experience the creative process of cooking in real time. The mysterious and enveloping atmosphere, with large curtains that reveal the space at the end of the night, turns every visit into a true gastronomic spectacle.
Schistó and Torel Quinta da Vacaria
Part of the luxurious Torel Quinta da Vacaria, a five-star boutique hotel, Schistó joins two other restaurants in the development. With 33 rooms and suites, two bars and a wellness area, the hotel reflects the refinement of the Douro through its architecture and design, conceived by Luís Miguel Oliveira and Joana Astolfi.
With an impressive record of five Michelin stars, Vítor Matos has reaffirmed himself as one of the most iconic names in Portuguese gastronomy. Schistó is the realization of a dream: to create a product restaurant in the Douro, elevating the local identity to a contemporary and avant-garde expression.
If you're looking for an exclusive gastronomic experience in the Douro, where each dish tells a story of tradition and innovation, Schistó is the obligatory destination for true connoisseurs of haute cuisine.
