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.

  This was a fantastic experience. Mateus and his brother were terrific hosts. The food was phenomenal. The dishes were artistic, and everything was fresh and tasty. I could not... read more believe how carefully crafted all the courses were, and I highly recommend this experience.

  We had a lovely evening! Mateus and his brother put together a joy filled experience from start to finish. The space was wonderful, and the food was delicious. Mateus went... read more above and beyond to accommodate the variety of dietary restrictions amongst the group (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, and allergies). Highly recommend for a unique experience.

  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!

  The best dinner experience in Lisbon! We had the most delicious six course meal, wonderfully adapted to everyone’s dietary restrictions. We had a great time meeting and chatting with fellow... read more travelers while learning about the care and process Mateus put into each dish. Such a great value too! A must do in Lisbon!

  The highlight of our Lisbon trip! I'd give 6 stars if I could. Super worth it for the price. Every food served was delicious. I will definitely do this again... read more when I come back to Lisbon!

  This was one of the most memorable meals we’ve had in Portugal. The service was superb and catered to dietary restrictions by making thoughtful adjustments and not just swapping out... read more a course for something generic. The food was superbly made and took us on a culinary journey of Portugal.

  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. 😉

  It was such a wonderfully curated dinner with truly interesting flavors! But my favorite part is that Mateus took into consideration everyone’s allergies and used that as a challenge to... read more whip up beautifully presented plates that everyone could enjoy! We had a lovely experience - thank you 🫶