Mateus and his brother are wonderful hosts and are diligent in making their guest’s experience the best possible. Wonderful food, great vibes, I had a blast!

  A unique experience we really appreciated. All dishes were delicious and came with great introductions. We loved the atmosphere, and it was also nice to meet other travelers on our... read more vacation in Lisbon. We really recommend this experience.

  This will be one of the most memorable experiences of our 3 week Europe trip. Mateus is one of the sweetest people we have ever met. His food was incredible.... read more We felt like his only focus. This was a 12/10 gastronomical experience. Amazing, amazing, amazing. He even personalized the dessert for my birthday.

  Wonderful dinner!! The taste of the food is amazing, and you can truly feel the passion from Mateus the chef- we had a great time, and would highly recommend to... read more all of our family and friends back home. A must visit!!

  Absolutely fantastic experience! You can really tell this is a passion project for the two brother. The dinner was well thought out and executed. We loved every single dish! I... read more 100% recommend this experience.

  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!!!

  What a fantastic evening! The food was exceptional. Both host made us feel welcome and they worked hard to create a beautiful experience.

  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.

  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. 😉