This was an amazing experience for everyone in our group of 10 people. it was definitely one of the most memorable evenings of our entire trip to Europe. The host... read more put so much love and effort into making everything about the whole evening, so very special from the ambience to the food to the amazing service and storytelling. Every detail was thought through including substitutions for people who could not eat fish. The food was delicious and perfectly sized so that we truly could enjoy every course. There was so much attention to detail from the room, ambience to the table setting to every single dish used to present the wonderful food. I highly recommend this experience to anyone!

  Amazing evening on our first night in Lisbon. 5+ stars for Mateus and Marcos - cuisine, presentation, hospitality. We offer our highest recommendation for this experience!

  I had a magical evening. I'm a solo traveller and made some wonderful new friends at Mateus' private dinner. The menu was so thoughtfully put together, and the hosts warm... read more and attentive. You can tell Mateus and his brother really invested their heart into this experience and they should be very proud.

  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.

  Hands done one of the best food experiences we’ve had! My husband and I both enjoy eating and often have food conversations and we both agreed this was some of... read more the best food we’ve had. The flavors came through so clearly without overwhelming one another and also had a home cooked feel to them that was comforting and delicious. Both the chef and his brother were great host and I would recommend doing this experience to anyone in Lisbon.

  What an unexpected and unique way to spend an evening in Lisbon. Don’t let the location fool you, this is an elegant and thoughtful dinner expertly prepared with love. Mateus... read more and his brother prepare and serve in a Hostel, but it’s quaint, clean, and comfortable. And dare I say, elegant! It’s multiple courses, with beverages. A great value! Also, you sit with others, which makes it extra special. We had lively conversation all evening. So fun. I highly recommend you spend a magical evening with Mates!

  Our dinner experience was fun and delicious. The hosts were so well organized and thoughtful. The presentation and attention to detail were impressive!

  The description and reviews for this experience had my expectations pretty high. Mateus and Marcus absolutely exceeded my expectations. Having AC in the dining room was very thoughtful as it... read more was so humid out. The table was beautifully set and flow of dinner allowed for not feeling overdue and really getting a chance to enjoy each course. Everything was so professional and yet very relaxed. We met some super nice people and just had a great time. It was also really to not have to find the perfect dinner place on our first night in the city. Would highly recommend this experience for adults.

  Amazing experience! If you’re a foodie and looking to try something new with an amazing experience, this is for you! Everything was delicious , you’re sending the passion behind every... read more dish! Mateus and mark really tried to make a one on one experience where you feel like home and super welcoming! Honestly , it is one of the best experience I’ve ever tried!!