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The best Pastel de Nata de Lisboa in Portugal and the Pastel de Belém

Edson Amorina Jr
The best Pastel de Nata de Lisboa in Portugal and the Pastel de Belém

Every year, Edições do Gosto and INTER Magazine organize the Congresso dos Cozinheiros to elect the best Pastel de Nata in the Lisbon region of Portugal.

And the tastiest custard tarts, which balance the crispness of the puff pastry and the sweetness of the custard cream, were released this year.

Be sure to visit them!

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Best Pastel de Nata de Lisboa in Portugal

Best restaurants and cafes with the best Pastel de Nata in Portugal.

1°. Baker’s House

Casa do Padeiro is a self-made bakery and pastry shop, led by Bruno Francisco. The house won the best Bolo Rainha in 2021 and the best Pastel de Nata in 2022.

2°. Aloma

Reference patisserie in Lisbon and Porto, opened its 1st store in 1943, in the Campo de Ourique neighbourhood.

Awarded the 1st prize for the “Best Pastel de Nata” in the country, in 2012, 2013 and 2015 and 2nd place in 2019 and 2022.

3°. Pastelaria Patyanne

In addition to the Pastel de Nata, which won second place in 2016 and 2017 (and now third place in 2022), the house also offers other delicacies such as the thousand leaf cake.

But what about Pastel de Belém? Where to eat in Portugal?

The “Pastel de Belém” that ended up conquering the palate of tourists and Portuguese to the point of being used as a synonym for Pastel de Nata is actually original from a place the Pastéis de Belém.

The place began in 1837 the manufacture of Pastéis de Belém, according to an old recipe from the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, main tourist attractions in Lisbon.

In short, Pastel de Belém is a specific Pastel de Nata recipe from a pastry shop called Pastéis de Belém, which is located in Belém in Lisbon. And that ended up becoming a very popular visit point for tourists traveling to Portugal.

Video of how to make a Pastel de Nata in Portugal

Description: We went to visit a pastry shop that stands out for its fantastic pasteis de nata. Luís Oliveira, owner of the patisserie Patyanne in Castanheira do Ribatejo/ Carregado, explains to us the formula for his success.

Guided tours and cooking classes about Pastel de Nata in Portugal

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