We had a wonderful time with Mateus and Marco. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. We had a lovely evening chatting with new friends and enjoying authentic... read more foods prepared new ways. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Lisbon.

  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 had an amazing time. Mateus cooked some delicious Portuguese meals but with his own twist. He has a great attention to detail and his cooking skills were outstanding. Impossible... read more to choose one dish, when all of them are so rich in flavor. This is a must do experience in Lisbon!

  Experiência interessante para quem deseja conhecer mais a respeito da culinária local. Anfitrião e co- anfitrião absolutamente preocupados com o conforto e experiência de todos, além de muito simpáticos.... read 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. 😉

  Mateus nous a accueillis avec son frère jumeau Marcus dans la salle de réception de l'hôtel Ambiente à Lisbonne.
Tout d'abord, ce fut une expérience visuelle et auditive : une... read more décoration soignée et créative,une musique d'ambiance agréable,ensuite une rencontre avec un hôte passionné par son travail de cuisinier ,enfin des découvertes gustatives.
Mateus a pris le temps de nous présenter tous les plats en nous expliquant leur composition et leur préparation ( en français s'il vous plaît) son frère Marcus ,au service, a été attentionné.
Des plats traditionnels portugais revisités par le chef Mateus
comme il le dit lui même, "c'est une cuisine réconfortante inspirée par ma grand-mère ".
Pour moi qui ne bois pas d'alcool, ce fût un bonheur ! Un apéritif soft délicieux et un jus de fruits frais, le tout servi dans de beaux verres ,les restaurateurs français devraient prendre des leçons...😊
Je recommande vivement cette expérience culinaire et culturelle.

  It was a lovely unique experience supporting a young chef and connecting with others at a community style table. The hostel location is beautiful, and the dishes are thoughtfully designed.

  Had a wonderful evening with Mateus & Marcos - food was incredible (Thank you Chef Mateus!), as was the vibes and energy.
Would strongly, strongly recommend!

  What a wonderful dinner -- everyone in our group absolutely loved each course, and it was very clear to see how much thought, energy, and care were put into each... read more course. Thank you for the memories and food!