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.

  Det et en fin og speciel oplevelse som man ikke kan finde andre steder. Omgivelserne er meget autentiske og værterne er meget synlige på den gode måde.

  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!

  This is our second visit with Mateus and it did not disappoint. The evening was perfect and the food was fantastic. Mateus really goes all out to ensure that... read more his guests have a wonderful experience. You will not be disappointed with this booking.

  The best dinner experience in Lisbon! We had the most delicious six course meal, wonderfully adapted to everyone’s dietary restrictions. We had a great time meeting and chatting with fellow... read more travelers while learning about the care and process Mateus put into each dish. Such a great value too! A must do in Lisbon!

  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.

  This was a great way to end our trip! The food was amazing and I loved how it was all explained - some history, what region it came from, how... read more it’s typically served, special cooking techniques, and his personal touches. Each dish was better than the one before, if that’s possible. Everyone was so nice, good conversation and a lovely evening! Highly recommend and preferred this to a typical food tour.

  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. 😉

  My husband and I were told to do this experience through word of mouth and wow it did not disappoint. First night in Lisbon and we had great wine, company... read more and food. Couldn’t recommend it enough