This was such a fantastic experience! Mateus and his brother are such an incredible team. To start with, their explanation of how to get to the location was super thorough.... read more After we arrived, we were quickly shown to our seats and the experience begun as expected.
Everything went without a hitch! All courses were presented with a lot of detail by Mateus, and the food was truly some of the best I've ever had. Everything was obviously home made, down to the olives' marinade. I couldn't recommend this experience more!

  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. 😉

  Evening well spent, great hospitality, cozy atmosphere, delicious food and wine and nice conversations. Big thanks to Mateus and Alex for such an amazing experience. Great way to learn more... read more about Portuguese cuisine but also to taste it!

  We recently had the pleasure of joining Mateus' food experience, and it was an absolute delight!
From the warm welcome to the last bite, every moment was a culinary adventure.... read more
The host's passion for Portuguese cuisine shone through in every dish, providing a genuine taste of local flavors.
If you're a food lover seeking an authentic taste of Portugal, don't miss out on this unforgettable Airbnb experience!

  Mateus’s food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. The whole experience was so worth it, and I’d encourage anyone who is thinking about it to book it. I’m a... read more vegetarian, and his vegetarian accommodations were very good and still helped me to get the Portuguese flavors that everyone else was getting.

  Best food i had in Lisbon and very good value considering that we got wine and 6 courses - the story of each dish added to the experience and... read more was well received

  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 🙏🏻

  This Portuguese dinner discovery was something special, and it makes it even more amazing that this is coming from someone that couldn't even cook an egg when they started! 😉
We... read more can't help but admire your journey and your food ofcourse.
Definitely a must if you'd like to upgrade your restaurant experience.

  Highly recommend doing this! It was worth every penny. The food was great, Mateus and his brother were lovely hosts, and it’s a great way to meet people!