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!!

  We already joined the dinner in September and we came back again now in May because we liked it so much! Great food. Mateus takes the time to tell... read more you more about the history of the dishes. Its great to meet other people. 100% recommend.

  What an amazing experience! The food was excellent and sharing a meal with others was really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience. Their attention to detail was fabulous!

  this was a great experience, the food was spectacular and the hosts were wonderful. a really cool way to meet some people while in Lisbon and get to learn about... read more foods in Lisbon. Perfect amount of food, and super accommodating for allergies/dietary restrictions. I had some great Porto wine, followed by some red, but the non-alcohol options iny group looked so delicious too, I was almost wishing I'd done that!
I would do this again any day 200%! Perfect for a first meal here or introduction to the city.

  This is an incredible, must-do experience in Lisbon! All of Chef Mateus’s food is Portuguese but with a creative take and has flavors that are balanced perfectly. Both Chef Mateus... read more and his brother Marcos work in unison to deliver amazing hospitality, I truly felt like an old friend of theirs that they’re welcoming into their home. Each course was accompanied with a wine pairing and an explanation/introduction by Marcos and Chef Mateus which really elevated the experience! I would 100% suggest this experience for solo travelers, but would be equally great for couples, families, friend groups, etc.

  This was the most beautiful tasting experience I have ever been a part of. Mateus is passionate about what he does and his brother is a natural host. They made... read more the perfect duo, and the food was absolutely amazing. I could feel the history and passion in every bite. HIGHLY recommend!!!

  The food was wonderful and the atmosphere allowed for great conversation! There were so many personal touches like our names on the table and accommodating our specific food needs. Mateus... read more was wonderful and they described each dish and how it related to Portuguese culture. Would highly recommend to others!

  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. 😉

  If you do nothing else in Lisboa, do this! Seriously, the food and experience was so incredible. The attention to detail from the place setting to the choice of ingredients... read more was phenomenal. Honestly, such good value for money!! We were all stuffed.