Mateus and his brother were sooo thoughtful in accommodating our family’s gluten/egg/nut/fish allergies, plus another guest at the table who couldn’t do dairy. I’m also pregnant and he made thoughtful... read more mocktails in lieu of wine. The food was delicious and it was such a unique experience vs a traditional restaurant. Definitely recommend!

  These people had lot of passion in what they are doing, promoting and recreating portgual dishes in various forms. Overall it is like you went a Michelin restaurant. Every dishes... read more are explained in detail and and at the end they also shared their vision. All the best.

  My husband and I found Mateus and Max’s experience by accident and we are so happy we did! It was an amazing place to meet people from all over the... read more world sharing a table, great food and wine. The hosting inn building is gorgeous. Mateus and Max are so welcoming and nice. Highly recommended!

  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.

  Great!! My favorite experience in Lisbon, the food was amazing made with so much love and the setup/service was spectacular as well. I don’t eat pork and they accommodated... read more my restriction very well
Nice opportunity to meet other travelers/nomads
Highly recommend it!

  The food and the company were excellent. I had a few days of traveling solo and it was wonderful to have a meal with a group who enjoyed food. ... read more The food was excellent and a bargain. Mateus and his brother’s passion for food, culture and hospitality were appreciated by all their guests.

  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.

  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!

  I had a magical evening. I'm a solo traveller and made some wonderful new friends at Mateus' private dinner. The menu was so thoughtfully put together, and the hosts warm... read more and attentive. You can tell Mateus and his brother really invested their heart into this experience and they should be very proud.