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!

  The evening was an incredible experience! Every course was well plated, perfectly described, & absolutely delicious. The meal was paired nicely with regional wine, great company, & conversations with... read more others. we enjoyed amazing hospitality & service from the brothers who work together.

  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…

  Mateus and Marcos work so well together as a chef/host pair. Both were super warm and friendly. Mateus's food was amazing and thoughtful and Marcos was very attentive throughout the... read more night, filling our glasses and making sure everything was going well. The company was also very cool, and it was a pleasure to speak with so many people from different backgrounds and experiences while still maintaining that intimate dinner party atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend!

  Hands done one of the best food experiences we’ve had! My husband and I both enjoy eating and often have food conversations and we both agreed this was some of... read more the best food we’ve had. The flavors came through so clearly without overwhelming one another and also had a home cooked feel to them that was comforting and delicious. Both the chef and his brother were great host and I would recommend doing this experience to anyone in 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!

  What an amazing experience. Absolutely incredible food and two lovely hosts.
Thought, creativity and surprising flavors were added to every single component of the menu.
When the butter is a talking point... read more you have high hopes for the rest of the meal. It delivered in every area. Delicious bread, olives, cheese, jam left us in heaven before the main dishes were served.
Each dish was incredible, plated beautifully and creatively and described wonderfully by Mateus.
I don't drink alcohol and was served a delicious blueberry and orange juice instead which was amazing.
An amazing, homely setting which is relaxed and charming provided the back drop to culinary excellence.
If you are wondering whether to do this my advice is to make it a must do part of any trip to Lisbon. This was a massive highlight of our trip.
Thank you Mateus and Marco and our other companions for the evening for making it a night to remember.

  It was a lovely night! The food was great, as much as the service! Each of the 6 services was interesting, full of flavors and textures. The... read more place is also very charming (as much as the brothers!). I highly recommend.

  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.