We had a great experience with Mateo and Marcus. Excellent food with Mateo's personal spin on local foods. Great presentation and he was able to easily accommodate dietary needs. Thanks... read more for a great evening!

  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! 😁

  What an unexpected and unique way to spend an evening in Lisbon. Don’t let the location fool you, this is an elegant and thoughtful dinner expertly prepared with love. Mateus... read more and his brother prepare and serve in a Hostel, but it’s quaint, clean, and comfortable. And dare I say, elegant! It’s multiple courses, with beverages. A great value! Also, you sit with others, which makes it extra special. We had lively conversation all evening. So fun. I highly recommend you spend a magical evening with Mates!

  Everything was delicious and well thought out. If we have any friends or family heading to lisbon I will highly recommend this experience to them.

  If you’re looking to experience local cuisine prepared by an experienced chef, I recommend booking this tasting experience. Mateus was able to accommodate my request for a lactose free meal.... read more Each course was delicious! It took some thought and creativity to prepare this meal lactose free and I am very grateful for all the effort. Mateus and his cohost Marcos make a great team. They are both kind, relaxed, and easy to talk to. Communication prior to the event was easy which made finding the location simple. I recommend this experience to anyone interested in tasting Portuguese food with a highly trained chef’s touch.

  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. 😉

  Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality and authentic meal. Mateus was extremely thoughtful and creative in his menu, and offered a very sincere "home-like" hospitality.

  If you're looking for a fine dining experience with an excellent young local chef, this is a fantastic find. The food was incredible. Expect more of a restaurant vibe from... read more the hosts, and lots of time to spend with new friends at the table. Thoughtful customizations for dietary needs, too, so fear not if you're vegan, GF, or veg.

  This is a fabulous alternative gastronomic experience put together by brothers Mateus and Marcus. Mateus is a very talented chef; his food was delicious and the presentation was exquisite. Marcus... read more was a superb and attentive front of house, they were the perfect hosting duo. The experience was great value and a fabulous way to try authentic Portuguese food and meet fellow travellers in a quirky venue. It was great fun.