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!

  Amazing food in terms of variety, quality and cultural context. The level of care and attention to the meals, including modifications for dietary restrictions and preferences were greatly appreciated... read more and the expertise really showed through in the cooking of each dish. Had the best gluten-free bread and delicious cauliflower rice! Mateus’s brother was also an amazing host so they truly make quite the duo.
If anything I wish they provided some ice breakers for us as guests and had hoped we had gotten to chat more during the course of dinner, but the lack of these things didn’t take away from the dinner and speaks to how dedicated they were to making sure our dishes turned out as good as possible and came out in a timely fashion. Thank you both for such a lovely time!

  Highly recommend this experience! My husband and I booked it last minute to try Portuguese cuisine and we’re so glad we did. Mateus and Alex were wonderful hosts. Mateus... read more even customized dishes to fit our dietary needs. The food was delicious, and it was such a treat to share the meal and great conversation with other guests!

  What a wonderfully calming and delightful way to end a busy day exploring Lisbon! Mateus’s courses and presentation were sheer perfection. If you’re trying to decide whether or not to... read more book, don’t hesitate - DO IT. You won’t be disappointed. The pleasure was all ours ❤️.

  Mateus and Marcos Alves deliver an outstanding dining and social experience. When you enter their dining room, the magic begins with a spectacular table layout that promises a wonderful evening.... read more They attract an electric group of guests from all over the world, so you can exchange travel stories and tips during the meal. Over 5 courses of food, you experience a wonderful meal with lots of great flavors, sourced from local farms, explained by a talented chef, complimented by delicious local wines, all in the company of a great, fun group of travelers. Highly recommend this experience to everybody.

  Wonderful experience! Loved the intimate nature of the meal with the beautiful setting they prepared. Plus it was fun to converse and enjoy the company of other travelers. Our party... read more enjoyed all that they brought but the chef was more than accommodating to those with dietary restrictions. Highly recommend to those looking for a fun experience with amazing food that ties in Portuguese culture.

  The food was wonderful and the atmosphere allowed for great conversation! There were so many personal touches like our names on the table and accommodating our specific food needs. Mateus... read more was wonderful and they described each dish and how it related to Portuguese culture. Would highly recommend to others!

  Amazing experience tasting traditional dishes from all over Portugal with Mateus’s twist. We are vegetarian and often feel left out at tasting menus. With Mateus, we completely were able to... read more enjoy every dish, and they all still felt authentically Portuguese. We were so well taken care of by Marcos throughout the dinner. Five star service in an intimate setting.

  Mateus and his brother did a great job by making a 3-hour dinner fun and engaging. It was the best meal experience in Lisboa for us. The guests, location, setup,... read more service and most of all the food and drinks were amazing. I will definitely do it again when I come back to Lisbon.