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 Marcos were great. Mateus was able to modify my meals to account for my Celiac disease (Gluten Free). I was able to enjoy the food with the other... read more guests and still have a true Portuguese food experience. My partner and I always try to do food tours when travelling and this was may far my favourite experience we have done. All the dishes tasted amazing and I’m still surprised I loved the octopus salad when I usually don’t enjoy octopus! I would highly suggest this experience to anyone coming to Lisbon!

  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. 😉

  An outstanding experience all around! We enjoyed meeting interesting people and tasting a wonderful meal, one that was well catered to our preferences. Highly recommended.

  I would honestly suggest this experience to anyone! The two host were very kind and the food was good. I really felt like I was able to experience Portuguese cuisine... read more in a more intimate way. The quality of the food was comparable to any high-end restaurant but the price point was much more reasonable but the experience was even more elevated.

  I had a wonderful evening at Mateus place. He and his twin were wonderful hosts. The food was delicious and with every course they gave us insights into the Portuguese... read more cuisine. Can highly recommend this experience!

  Stop reading reviews and just book this experience. The ambiance, the brothers working together in perfect syncopation, the food, the wine, I want to personally have the same dinner tomorrow... read more night. It has literally been the highlight of my Lisbon experience thus far! If you are looking for a magical
Evening that is unparalleled. Check this out!

  Absolutely wonderful meal !!!!!Everything was wonderful and delicious. We really enjoyed our evening . The chef has a unique twist on traditional Portuguese cuisine which is innovative... read more and delicious.
The chef and his brother presented a magical experience for us. They truly exceeded our expectations!!!!
You will not be disappointed by booking this dinner. We are already looking at booking our return.

  IF I could give more stars I would. This was a highlight of our trip. The communication was excellent. The food was AMAZING!!!!Mateus and his brother were so sweet and... read more nice -from the minute we booked the experience, they made us feel welcome and their attention to detail was incredible. My daughter is a vegetarian and there were two other vegan guests and the adaptation of the traditional Portuguese menu for them was not just skillful and delicious, it was inspiring! The beautiful decor, the explanations, the attention to detail, the small friendly group- all made for a very special, unforgettable evening. Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge and skill in the kitchen with us. A wonderful night.