The Portuguese Gastronomy is very wide, expressive, multi-cultural, a land of flavors and mix of people, that over the centuries made our very own DNA, unique in the world.
The best pastries are definitely the Custard Tarts / Pastel de Nata / Pastel de Belem.
You will find custard tarts almost in every corner of the country. Both Lisbon and Porto, they are almost everywhere. But, it’s not the same to try at a random place, versus trying at the original places, where they are locally produced, handmade.
I have compiled below the 10 best places to sample custard tarts in Portugal, based on my own experience over the years.
What do you think? Let me know your thoughts.
10 Best Custard Tarts in Portugal (Pastel de Nata)
(list updated in January 2020)
- Pastel de Belem (the Original, from 1837, in Lisbon – Belem)
- Manteigaria (Several in Lisbon, timeout Market, Largo Camoes and Rua Augusta)
- Pastelaria Batalha (near Largo Camoes, in Lisbon)
- Aloma (in Lisbon, nearby Campo Ourique Market)
- Pastelaria Alcôa (Rua Garrett in Lisbon)
- Fábrica da Nata – Pastéis de Nata (Restauradores Square, not original but good)
- Confeitaria Nacional (Near Rossio in Lisbon, with a great selection of pastries, including Pastel de Nata)
- Pastelaria Versailles (Avenida da Republica)
- Manteigaria Porto (near Bolhao Market – yes they are also in Porto !!)
- Natas D’Ouro Porto (near Sao Bento Station in Porto)
What do you think?
Let me know your thoughts !
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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