Myself and 4 friends had an excellent time at this experience. The food was amazing, the stories were interesting and the personal touches were appreciated. The menu was designed thoughtfully,... read more each course's origin is explained and the connection to Portuguese cuisine. This was a fun and tasty experience that I would recommend to any food lover!

  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. 😉

  Beautiful experience! I was tired and a bit cranky the day of the experience but the food and great company and hospitality made my whole day better. The attention to... read more detail, presentation, and flavors were all amazing and every course tasted exquisite. Mateus and his brother were so warm and kind, and I was lucky to sit with other interesting, friendly travelers. Thank you for such a lovely experience!

  This was one of the most amazing meals of my life. A 10/10 experience for sure. The storytelling through food left my belly and mind super happy.

  The whole experience was fabulous. Mateus and Alex are great hosts, passionate about what they do and obviously good at it too! Each food is prepared thoughtfully with good balance.... read more I especially liked this kind of traditional Portuguese food inspired comfort food with a slight modern twist. I also enjoyed the company of other guests. definitely recommend it to everyone!

  What an unexpected and unique way to spend an evening in Lisbon. Don’t let the location fool you, this is an elegant and thoughtful dinner expertly prepared with love. Mateus... read more and his brother prepare and serve in a Hostel, but it’s quaint, clean, and comfortable. And dare I say, elegant! It’s multiple courses, with beverages. A great value! Also, you sit with others, which makes it extra special. We had lively conversation all evening. So fun. I highly recommend you spend a magical evening with Mates!

  What a beautiful evening! I’m incredibly grateful we made Mateus and his brother part of our Lisbon experience. You can taste the love and intention put into every course and... read more we are better for it! Local chefs are the way to go, and I would recommend this experience as a must-add for anyone visiting Lisbon.

  Amazing experience! If you’re a foodie and looking to try something new with an amazing experience, this is for you! Everything was delicious , you’re sending the passion behind every... read more dish! Mateus and mark really tried to make a one on one experience where you feel like home and super welcoming! Honestly , it is one of the best experience I’ve ever tried!!

  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