An excellent way to sample quality Portuguese cuisine and meet new people. I went alone and was very comfortable, and the other guests were lovely.

  Mateus and his brother provided us with an incredible dining experience, where we got to fully experience Portuguese flavors with his own touch, creating memorable dishes and moments.
I could not... read more recommend this enough for someone who's looking for something beyond the usual restaurant meal.

  This was the perfect end to our stay in Lisbon! Mateus and his brother were warm and welcoming hosts, the food was so delicious and it felt very special to... read more have a taste of Portugal from an experienced chef. I loved the intimate and friendly atmosphere. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 10/10 would recommend!

  Dinner by Mateus was one of the best experiences I had while in Lisbon (and for comparison, I ate a 10-course prefix menu at a Michelin star restaurant). Mateus has... read more a lovely space and is incredibly accommodating of dietary restrictions while maintaining a connection to traditional Portugeuse cuisine. The care and thoughtfulness with which he created an elevated menu and took us through a culinary journey with regional context was truly wonderful. I am gluten free and Mateus made some incredible gluten free bread and cake that allowed me to experience Portugeuse classics that are quite difficult to get elsewhere in Lisbon. My wife is pescatarian and was able to enjoy traditional dishes that were made deliciously vegetarian. The menu was 5 courses, plated beautifully, and accompanied by a starter drink and wine throughout. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an intimate and delicious experience!

  Hands done one of the best food experiences we’ve had! My husband and I both enjoy eating and often have food conversations and we both agreed this was some of... read more the best food we’ve had. The flavors came through so clearly without overwhelming one another and also had a home cooked feel to them that was comforting and delicious. Both the chef and his brother were great host and I would recommend doing this experience to anyone in Lisbon.

  Look no further and BOOK this experience immediately. This was so amazing. Great food , good company, and a warm embrace. The chef has a passion for cooking and it... read more shows throughout the meal. The host was amazing and warm. I could go on. You will not regret!

  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.

  Merci encore à Marcos et Mateus pour la belle soirée… nous sommes vraiment heureux d’avoir choisi votre expérience et nous la recommandons évidement !
Les plats étaient tous délicieux les... read more uns après les autres! L’ambiance, le service, les explications de chacun des plats, la présentation, le décor, les petites attentions et le vin … tout était parfait! Et en plus, nous avons fait de belles rencontres - Simone :), Manuel et Helen.
Réservez cette expérience et venez le ventre vide !
Bonne continuité à vous deux!! ☺️

  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. 😉