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Mateo Saina on long-distance romance and first date mistakes

He brings couples together in the First Dates restaurant, but what sets Mateo Saina's heart a-flutter? Claire O'Mahony catches up with him, his partner, Vjerana, and their daughter, Isabelle.
living • 10 Feb 21

Mateo Saina: "Ireland accepted me and gave me a chance"

First Dates Ireland is back!
living • 14 Jan 20

First Dates' Mateo says Irish people are "the best" at dating

First Dates Ireland returns to RTÉ 2 with some unexpected revelations, drama, and diversity, we'll meet Marilyn Monroe fans and Mormons, surfer dudes and a male stripper.
First Dates • 12 Feb 18

First Dates Ireland's Mateo & his Top Dating Tips

Our Soraiya Ryan sat down with First Dates Ireland Maitre D' Mateo Saina to find out where we should be going and what we should be ordering on our next dinner date.
Food • 24 May 17

First Dates Mateo's Top Dating Advice

As the host of the hit TV show First Dates, Mateo Saina is qualified to give out dating advice and he shared his top tips with RTÉ LifeStyle at the RTÉ new season launch.
Living • 24 Aug 16

What did First Dates' Mateo Saina do for his first date?

We've been watching First Dates Ireland every Thursday on RTÉ 2 and we're only dying to know more about the lovely Mateo Saina. We caught up with the maître d' find out about his dating life!
First Dates • 09 Feb 22

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