This is a nice dining experience which you don’t normally have as a tourist. Intimate set up and interaction with the chef. Food quality was good & it was nice... read more to hear about the history of the chef and preparation of the dishes.

  This is an incredible, must-do experience in Lisbon! All of Chef Mateus’s food is Portuguese but with a creative take and has flavors that are balanced perfectly. Both Chef Mateus... read more and his brother Marcos work in unison to deliver amazing hospitality, I truly felt like an old friend of theirs that they’re welcoming into their home. Each course was accompanied with a wine pairing and an explanation/introduction by Marcos and Chef Mateus which really elevated the experience! I would 100% suggest this experience for solo travelers, but would be equally great for couples, families, friend groups, etc.

  We had an amazing time. Mateus cooked some delicious Portuguese meals but with his own twist. He has a great attention to detail and his cooking skills were outstanding. Impossible... read more to choose one dish, when all of them are so rich in flavor. This is a must do experience in Lisbon!

  This was my second time visiting Mateus. I made sure to book my dinner as soon as I knew I was returning to Lisbon! He is an outstanding chef that... read more accommodates any food allergy and the entire experience is exceptional! His chef skills are so impressive, I think about his magical dishes for months after…

  We really enjoyed our evening! The food was absolutely amazing and we enjoyed chatting with the other guests. Mateus is clearly very passionate about what he does and it really... read more shows in the food and the hospitality. We would absolutely recommend this experience and would love to come back again in the future.

  Mateus nous a accueillis avec son frère jumeau Marcus dans la salle de réception de l'hôtel Ambiente à Lisbonne.
Tout d'abord, ce fut une expérience visuelle et auditive : une... read more décoration soignée et créative,une musique d'ambiance agréable,ensuite une rencontre avec un hôte passionné par son travail de cuisinier ,enfin des découvertes gustatives.
Mateus a pris le temps de nous présenter tous les plats en nous expliquant leur composition et leur préparation ( en français s'il vous plaît) son frère Marcus ,au service, a été attentionné.
Des plats traditionnels portugais revisités par le chef Mateus
comme il le dit lui même, "c'est une cuisine réconfortante inspirée par ma grand-mère ".
Pour moi qui ne bois pas d'alcool, ce fût un bonheur ! Un apéritif soft délicieux et un jus de fruits frais, le tout servi dans de beaux verres ,les restaurateurs français devraient prendre des leçons...😊
Je recommande vivement cette expérience culinaire et culturelle.

  Highly recommend doing this! It was worth every penny. The food was great, Mateus and his brother were lovely hosts, and it’s a great way to meet people!

  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

  Mateus was an incredible host and the food was amazing. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and very delicious. It was a nice experience to eat with others visiting Lisbon, learn about... read more Mateus’ passion for cooking, and enjoy some unique taste of Portugal’s culinary traditions.