Mateus and his brother we’re both wonderful hosts. We really enjoyed how he personalized the dinner experience by sharing his stories and explaining each dish in great detail. You can... read more tell he has a lot of passion for his craft and the food/drinks were incredible. The dinner setting was beautiful and it was such a great experience to meet other travelers. We had an amazing experience and it was a highlight of our trip! Highly recommend as a must try for anyone visiting Lisbon! 😁

  A must do experience if you want to taste traditional Portuguese cuisine. Mateus and Marcos are excellent hosts, very friendly and professional at the same time. Amazing food personalized for... read more each guest.

  Great dining experience, great food. Mateus and his staff deserve the best for their future. We are so happy to have experienced this super nice dinner. Thanks for all 🙂

  The whole evening was a dream and a delight, from stepping into Mateus’s gorgeous home we were welcomed like friends. The food and drinks were heavenly and it was the... read more highlight of our trip!

  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. 😉

  It was a lovely experience, Mateus and Marcos were great hosts and both me and the other guests enjoyed the food so much! Mateus also did a great job adapting... read more the dishes to my vegetarian diet, I would definitely recommend this experience!

  I spent a wonderful evening with Mateus and Marcos
I felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived. The food was delicious and it was very interesting to hear the... read more history behind each dish. This is also an excellent activity for solo travellers. I really enjoyed the company of the other guest. It was a great evening.

  Look no further and BOOK this experience immediately. This was so amazing. Great food , good company, and a warm embrace. The chef has a passion for cooking and it... read more shows throughout the meal. The host was amazing and warm. I could go on. You will not regret!

  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!