If you are thinking about this - do it! Mateus is an amazing chef. The food was wonderful, the setting was lovely, everything was just great. I would again tomorrow... read more if I could. 20/10 absolutely recommend

  This is the must try. The experience was the highlight of our trip! The food was amazing and Mateus and his brother are very welcoming and accommodating. We were impressed... read more with Mateus’s passion for traditional Portuguese food. Will try if he host the similar experience in other countries.

  An outstanding experience all around! We enjoyed meeting interesting people and tasting a wonderful meal, one that was well catered to our preferences. Highly recommended.

  Everything was AMAZING! The small touches really made the experience unique. Food was phenomenal. One of the best meals I’ve had. 10/10 recommend!

  Amazing experience tasting traditional dishes from all over Portugal with Mateus’s twist. We are vegetarian and often feel left out at tasting menus. With Mateus, we completely were able to... read more enjoy every dish, and they all still felt authentically Portuguese. We were so well taken care of by Marcos throughout the dinner. Five star service in an intimate setting.

  Beautiful experience! I was tired and a bit cranky the day of the experience but the food and great company and hospitality made my whole day better. The attention to... read more detail, presentation, and flavors were all amazing and every course tasted exquisite. Mateus and his brother were so warm and kind, and I was lucky to sit with other interesting, friendly travelers. Thank you for such a lovely experience!

  This was a marvelous dinner full of warmth, wine, and wonderful food. Our host brothers took such care even in the smallest of details and made us feel like part... read more of the family.

  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. 😉

  The dinner arranged by Mateus was not only extremely delicious but also very welcoming and entertaining. Highly recommended for any visitor in Lisbon.