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!

  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. 😉

  Wonderful experience with Mateus and Alex! We were a group of 9 colleagues with many different dietary requirements and Mateus perfectly adapted to all of them. The food was incredible,... read more the service outstanding and we really appreciated the intimate venue and all the explanations Mateus gave us about the food. We highly recommend it!

  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 🙏🏻

  Experiência interessante para quem deseja conhecer mais a respeito da culinária local. Anfitrião e co- anfitrião absolutamente preocupados com o conforto e experiência de todos, além de muito simpáticos.... read more

  We hebben genoten van heerlijk eten in een fijne sfeer; Mateus is een geweldige kok en goede enthousiaste gastheer ! Zeer aan te bevelen!!

  Highly recommend this experience! My husband and I booked it last minute to try Portuguese cuisine and we’re so glad we did. Mateus and Alex were wonderful hosts. Mateus... read more even customized dishes to fit our dietary needs. The food was delicious, and it was such a treat to share the meal and great conversation with other guests!

  We had an amazing time! The dinner was incredible! Each course was exquisite! When I return to Portugal this experience will the first on my list to do again! Highly... read more recommend!

  This was a most memorable and enjoyable experience! Marcos and Mateus provided an excellent meal with super service. We loved everything! It was delightful to meet other guests too. Thank... read more you so much, we will always remember this evening and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and exceptional dining experience.