My husband and I were told to do this experience through word of mouth and wow it did not disappoint. First night in Lisbon and we had great wine, company... read more and food. Couldn’t recommend it enough

  This was a most memorable and enjoyable experience! Marcos and Mateus provided an excellent meal with super service. We loved everything! It was delightful to meet other guests too. Thank... read more you so much, we will always remember this evening and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and exceptional dining experience.

  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 such an amazing event. The best food we had in Portugal. I would recommend to everyone , to try this unique food experience. Thanks for hosting us 🫶🏻

  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.

  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!

  We got this experience as a gift for our friend and we must say we thoroughly enjoyed it. The location where the dinner is held is put together with much... read more love, the food was delicious and really had its unique touch. One of us is vegan and we were positively surprised that she not only got a simple vegan substitute but also a proper thought through dish in the spirit of the other courses. Thank you for an amazing evening!

  Mateus and his brother were sooo thoughtful in accommodating our family’s gluten/egg/nut/fish allergies, plus another guest at the table who couldn’t do dairy. I’m also pregnant and he made thoughtful... read more mocktails in lieu of wine. The food was delicious and it was such a unique experience vs a traditional restaurant. Definitely recommend!

  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!