What an amazing experience. Absolutely incredible food and two lovely hosts.
Thought, creativity and surprising flavors were added to every single component of the menu.
When the butter is a talking point... read more you have high hopes for the rest of the meal. It delivered in every area. Delicious bread, olives, cheese, jam left us in heaven before the main dishes were served.
Each dish was incredible, plated beautifully and creatively and described wonderfully by Mateus.
I don't drink alcohol and was served a delicious blueberry and orange juice instead which was amazing.
An amazing, homely setting which is relaxed and charming provided the back drop to culinary excellence.
If you are wondering whether to do this my advice is to make it a must do part of any trip to Lisbon. This was a massive highlight of our trip.
Thank you Mateus and Marco and our other companions for the evening for making it a night to remember.

  Mateus cooks with love and you can feel that in the way the food tastes and is served. Loved his story and his project, the food had the warmth of... read more home cooking and was fancy at the same time! Loved the experience

  We had a lovely evening in a beautiful space, enjoying a truly delicious meal, and getting to know the wonderful brothers who hosted us. A great way to learn more... read more about Portuguese cuisine & culture!

  It was absolutely divine. Every dish was amazing, the setting beautiful and the hosts very gracious. This was our best experience in Portugal hands down.

  Had no ideA what to expect. I was a bit skeptical knowing that it was located in a hostel….. my god what a great experience it was! From the start... read more to ending it was perfection! This was one of our highlights of our trip

  This was an absolutely stellar evening you should not miss!!The thought and care that Mateus and his crew put into the enjoyment of the guests was something to behold.... read more Everything from the menu choices and accommodations for individual tastes to the ambiance and personal touches made for an unforgettable evening. There were 6 in our group and we all were delighted with our magical evening with Mateus! Book now!

  We had a lovely evening! Mateus and his brother put together a joy filled experience from start to finish. The space was wonderful, and the food was delicious. Mateus went... read more above and beyond to accommodate the variety of dietary restrictions amongst the group (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, and allergies). Highly recommend for a unique experience.

  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.

  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!