This was so indescribably lovely. Mateus is a brilliant chef and the food was brilliant.
His twin Marcos was an amazing host and they are both so welcoming and warm.... read more It felt like eating with family but with a gourmet twist. I loved meeting Anne, Annie, and Diane. Perfect dinner companions. I'm so happy I booked this experience!

  Mateus’s food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. The whole experience was so worth it, and I’d encourage anyone who is thinking about it to book it. I’m a... read more vegetarian, and his vegetarian accommodations were very good and still helped me to get the Portuguese flavors that everyone else was getting.

  This was such a fantastic experience! Mateus and his brother are such an incredible team. To start with, their explanation of how to get to the location was super thorough.... read more After we arrived, we were quickly shown to our seats and the experience begun as expected.
Everything went without a hitch! All courses were presented with a lot of detail by Mateus, and the food was truly some of the best I've ever had. Everything was obviously home made, down to the olives' marinade. I couldn't recommend this experience more!

  The description and reviews for this experience had my expectations pretty high. Mateus and Marcus absolutely exceeded my expectations. Having AC in the dining room was very thoughtful as it... read more was so humid out. The table was beautifully set and flow of dinner allowed for not feeling overdue and really getting a chance to enjoy each course. Everything was so professional and yet very relaxed. We met some super nice people and just had a great time. It was also really to not have to find the perfect dinner place on our first night in the city. Would highly recommend this experience for adults.

  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 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

  We had an amazing time! The dinner was incredible! Each course was exquisite! When I return to Portugal this experience will the first on my list to do again! Highly... read more recommend!

  Absolutely wonderful meal !!!!!Everything was wonderful and delicious. We really enjoyed our evening . The chef has a unique twist on traditional Portuguese cuisine which is innovative... read more and delicious.
The chef and his brother presented a magical experience for us. They truly exceeded our expectations!!!!
You will not be disappointed by booking this dinner. We are already looking at booking our return.

  i recommand this amazing experience to everyone who loves food, culture and talking with new friends. if you want special, you have to make an appointment with this private chef.