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. 😉

  This was an absolutely stellar evening you should not miss!!The thought and care that Mateus and his crew put into the enjoyment of the guests was something to behold.... read more Everything from the menu choices and accommodations for individual tastes to the ambiance and personal touches made for an unforgettable evening. There were 6 in our group and we all were delighted with our magical evening with Mateus! Book now!

  Dies war ein rundum liebevoll gestalteter Abend. Das Essen war einfach großartig und der gesamte Service & das Ambiente zauberhaft.

  This was without a doubt the best experience I could have booked. Having never booked an experience like this before I was unsure. If you’re are feeling the same, you... read more must do it.
Such fabulous hosts. Amazing food with so much love put into each dish. Mateus is clearly an amazing chef and Marco a wonderful host. The room the dinner is served in is decorated beautifully. Each dish was well described and tasted delicious! Couldn’t recommend it more! What a wonderful thing to do. Thank you both! X

  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.

  Det et en fin og speciel oplevelse som man ikke kan finde andre steder. Omgivelserne er meget autentiske og værterne er meget synlige på den gode måde.

  Si vous êtes de passage sur Lisbonne et que vous souhaitez découvrir la gastronomie portugaise et en même temps passer un excellent moment en compagnie de superbes personnes, je vous... read more recommande définitivement cette expérience. Mateus et son frère ont été vraiment adorables et très attentionnés. Nous avons passé un très bon moment en leur compagnie. N’hésitez pas réserver !

  We really enjoyed our evening! The food was absolutely amazing and we enjoyed chatting with the other guests. Mateus is clearly very passionate about what he does and it really... read more shows in the food and the hospitality. We would absolutely recommend this experience and would love to come back again in the future.

  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.