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. 😉

  Unser Essen mit insgesamt 13 Personen war vom Essen, dem Ambiente und den Teilnehmern ein tolles Erlebnis. Das Essen war hervorragend zusammen gestellt und hat uns vollends überzeugt

  Mateus is clearly passionate about bringing the spirit of Portuguese cuisine to the table in an accessible way including for people with dietary restrictions. The food was of course... read more amazing and the intimate setting allowed for great conversation with other travelers.
This was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend.

  This is a nice dining experience which you don’t normally have as a tourist. Intimate set up and interaction with the chef. Food quality was good & it was nice... read more to hear about the history of the chef and preparation of the dishes.

  What an experience. Mateus is an amazing chef, and all 6 dishes were different and unique. Some were traditional dishes with Mateus' own twist, and the portions were perfect. The... read more wine was also topped up regularly.
The menu changes every few months, so when I'm in Lisbon again I will definitely do this experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lisbon.
Amazing!!

  Everything was delicious and well thought out. If we have any friends or family heading to lisbon I will highly recommend this experience to them.

  This was so indescribably lovely. Mateus is a brilliant chef and the food was brilliant.
His twin Marcos was an amazing host and they are both so welcoming and warm.... read more It felt like eating with family but with a gourmet twist. I loved meeting Anne, Annie, and Diane. Perfect dinner companions. I'm so happy I booked this experience!

  A MUST IN LISBON!! Literally if you’re second guessing it - don’t. This experience needs to be on everyone’s itinerary. Mateus and his brother crafted a wonderful dinner and took... read more great consideration of our dietary needs. 10/10 stars!!

  This is a fabulous alternative gastronomic experience put together by brothers Mateus and Marcus. Mateus is a very talented chef; his food was delicious and the presentation was exquisite. Marcus... read more was a superb and attentive front of house, they were the perfect hosting duo. The experience was great value and a fabulous way to try authentic Portuguese food and meet fellow travellers in a quirky venue. It was great fun.