I cannot recommend this experience enough! Mateus is an internationally trained chef with a passion for fine cuisine and Portuguese culture. I love his delicate yet complex use of... read more varied fresh local ingredients including herbs, spices and fruits. Our dining group was friendly, fun and international. I even made a new friend! Thank you Mateus and Marcus for a magical dining experience 🙏🏻

  We got this experience as a gift for our friend and we must say we thoroughly enjoyed it. The location where the dinner is held is put together with much... read more love, the food was delicious and really had its unique touch. One of us is vegan and we were positively surprised that she not only got a simple vegan substitute but also a proper thought through dish in the spirit of the other courses. Thank you for an amazing evening!

  A very special evening. Mateus and his brother were welcoming and attentive in making our evening memorable with delicious inspiring food, drinks and atmosphere. So happy we met them and... read more had this experience

  Je ne recommande pas:
Cette expérience n'a malheureusement pas été à la hauteur de mes attentes. Bien que le chef ait été très gentil et ait bien expliqué les plats,... read more l'ambiance portugaise tant vantée n'était pas au rendez-vous. Il y avait un manque de cohésion pendant le repas (0 discussions, débats, présentation..) Le serveur ne semblait pas très familier avec les coutumes du service, ce que je peux comprendre, mais j'aurais espéré un peu plus d'animation (un minimum)comme on peut le voir chez vos homologues sur Airbnb. De plus, nous sommes partis seulement deux minutes après avoir fini notre dessert, et nous n'étions pas les seuls à le faire. Personnellement, je n'ai pas trouvé le repas sensationnel, bien que ma copine l'ait apprécié.
En tant que professionnel de la restauration et amateur d'expériences gastronomiques, je suis déçu.
Il faut voir la chose du bon coté (l’axe d’amélioration est présent) je réessaierai si les avis changent

  Amazing experience tasting traditional dishes from all over Portugal with Mateus’s twist. We are vegetarian and often feel left out at tasting menus. With Mateus, we completely were able to... read more enjoy every dish, and they all still felt authentically Portuguese. We were so well taken care of by Marcos throughout the dinner. Five star service in an intimate setting.

  The best dinner experience in Lisbon! We had the most delicious six course meal, wonderfully adapted to everyone’s dietary restrictions. We had a great time meeting and chatting with fellow... read more travelers while learning about the care and process Mateus put into each dish. Such a great value too! A must do in Lisbon!

  An excellent way to sample quality Portuguese cuisine and meet new people. I went alone and was very comfortable, and the other guests were lovely.

  This is one of the best Airbnb experiences I ever had. The space, the service, and the food are all top-notch. Mateus came out to introduce each course about the... read more ingredients and the region that inspired his recipe. I highly recommend joining Mateus for dinner when you’re in Lisbon.

  My friend went to Portugal a few weeks before me and recommended this dinner experience and I am SO glad I booked it for my two gal pals and I... read more on our first evening in Lisbon.
The event room in the hostel was delightful. Mateus and Marcos greeted us warmly and showed us to our seats. We were seated next to different parties and were welcomed with a white port cocktail which was absolutely delightful. The table setting was very nice and I really loved how the starters were already placed on the table. I loved the bread and butter. The bread was homemade and warm. Then Mateus welcomes everyone and explained every course. They give everyone time to eat each course and talk with each other. The meals change so I am not going into detail into my meal as yours will likely be different.
M&M share their life story with us and how they came to Portugal and cooking career. It’s so meaningful to see someone live out their dream and be able to take part in the journey. The care, presentation, food, and hospitality are all important to Mateus and Marcos.
If you’re concerned about the dinner being hosted at a hostel, don’t be. It’s a lovely room with great ambience. There are two large tables. Ours had 10 and the other was similar.
We surprised my friend with a little birthday treat and M&M were so wonderful about including that at the end of the dinner with song and candles!
We definitely recommend this experience if you want an unforgettable evening going on a tour of Portuguese cuisine without all the walking. 😉