This was probably one of the best experiences I have had traveling solo. I signed up for this my first night in Lisbon and it was a great start... read more to my trip, as it gave me the chance to meet a few other travelers in the area, which ultimately resulted in me having friends for the rest of my trip and going forward. The food that was provided was delicious and you could tell how much time, effort, and passion was put into each dish as it was presented to the table. Many travel experiences can feel half hearted and just a space filler, but this experience was truly special to me. It has inspired me to find similar experiences to this in other countries, and to schedule my trips around doing something similar to this on future trips.
Can not recommend doing this your first night here more. Worth every penny, just book it now.

  This experience was fabulous -- much more than i expected! The food was amazing plus the background information about the ingredients and how it was made provided a greater appreciation... read more for the talent of the chef. It was well worth it. Many thanks to the chef and his brother.

  This experience was the best way for us to feel right at home in Lisbon! Our Brazilian twins spoiled us with exquisite cuisine and drinks and the company was even... read more better. We learned so much about the unique touch of our chef and the impact of Portuguese cuisine. Will def return and I promise you… come with an empty tummy and leave with a full belly! Highly recommended!

  Uma noite memorável, regada a conversas e sabores inesquecíveis, com pratos típicos de norte a sul de Portugal.
Vale super a pena!

  A experiência foi incrível! Comida de ótima qualidade, muito saborosa e também muito bem apresentada!
Eles contam a história de cada prato, explicam os ingredientes usados e ainda conseguem adaptar para... read more qualquer restrição alimentar. Se você quer experimentar pratos da culinária portuguesa e não sabe onde começar, com certeza participe dessa experiência!

  Such a unique experience with Mateus! Throughout his well thought and elaborated dishes, he took us in a "trip of the senses" of Portugal. From starter to dessert, you get... read more to taste the variety of flavours of this amazing country in ways not even imagined. Thank you Mateus for this memorable experience!

  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. 😉

  Very accommodating and welcoming. The food was great, loved the brief explanation of the story behind each dish, really gave a nice personal touch. For the price it’s definitely worth... read more it to get a taste some authentic Portuguese food. Also met some great people that made the experience even better.

  An excellent way to sample quality Portuguese cuisine and meet new people. I went alone and was very comfortable, and the other guests were lovely.