One of the oldest pastry shops in Lisbon, I was a little disappointed by their pasteis de nata. Food/Drink: Their pasteis de nata was more sweet than most I've had. Definitely should put on the list if your goal is to taste different pasteis de natas around Lisbon though! Price: Only 1.2 euros for a tart. Atmosphere: You can instantly smell the history here from the decor to the workers. There are counters next to the takeaway section if you want to eat your tart quickly but don't want to sit down at a table. read more

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The worst service in Europe. Waiter disappeared for 30 mins then forgot our order. Got other tables' order completely wrong. Nothing is correct. We cancelled and walked out to find another place to eat. Everything within 5 mins walk are better than this place. Do not waste anything here. read more

Classic Lisbon pastry place, excellent nata (custard tarts) - we tried the traditional and coffee flavored, both were tasty. Touristy, but legit pastries (and English spoken) with an atmospheric interior. Coffee is good, as with everywhere in town it seems. Solid choice for trying nata in Lisbon. read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Nata, large and small, small ones include a coffee flavored version. Can't go wrong with any of these here. - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Lots of pastries shops in Lisbon, no need to go to this one, has cold pastries and servers aren't very nice.It is nice on the inside if that's more important than service and quality. read more

For recent trip to Portugal, I tried total 9 bakeries and pastry shops and Pastéis de Belém was recommended by travel guide and others were discovered by surprises. My Pastéis de Nata tasting tour started at First Café inside Lisbon airport while I was waiting for my luggage. Pastéis de Belém was 2nd store I visited. I went to Torre de Belem and found a café nearby selling Pastéis de Nata. After my first bite of still warm Pastéis de Nata and completely lost in the moment, delicious! Yummy! Couldn't stop because flaky, crunchy, creamy, and buttery all exploded in my mouth. Then, I found out its original store is in downtown called Confeitaria Nacional. Confeitaria Nacional is sixth generation family pastry shop and being around since 1829 which is even older than Pastéis de Belém. I can't say which store offer the most authentic Pastéis de Nata but if I visit Portugal again, Confeitaria Nacional, Padaria Ribeiro and Pastéis de Belém will be on top of my list. read more

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What can I say about Confeitaria Nacional that hasn't already been said? Holy moly, those pastel de nata are other worldly. Unfortunately, they were not right out of the oven but they were still crispy and flakey on the outside and creamy on the inside. The shell even had that perfect hint of salt. I ordered two as I foresaw that one would not be enough. I was correct. I also ordered a cappuccino. I liked the cinnamon sprinkled on top. That was nice but overall, the drink was a little watery. The staff is also a bit surly but I'm not really there for them. The decor and overall old school ambience makes up for it. I also came when they first opened, at 8AM, and was able to get a nice seat next to the window! 5.20 Euro for all read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Two pastel de nata and a cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This lovely Portuguese bakery has been around since 1829 and supposedly has kept using the same traditional recipes since the very beginning. Inside is a warm retro interior that looks straight out of the 1800s Lisbon. Upon entry, your eyes are greeted by a delightful glass display filled with a wide assortment of alluring and mouth watering pastries. Dominating the delicious is the seemingly limitless supply of the Portugal's famous Pastel de Nata, a custard tart with a crisp caramelized shell, and soft sweet buttery center...perfection! Plus, it was only about €1.30! read more

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Nice selection of pastries at this historic shop. There is both downstairs (coffee and pastries) and upstairs (sit down meals). I got an almond pastry and coffee. After trying a variety of pastry shops in Lisbon area I found this one not among the best. It's ok. Of course that's all relative. It's far better than any pastry shop in the US but for around here it's merely meh. Come for the history, have a pastry, and then be sure to try the many other pastry shops in the area. read more

Came here only for the pasteis de nata and was pretty underwhelmed. I had looked up a number of travel blogs and forums about where the best places are for pasteis de nata and Confeitaria Nacional was listed as one of the must-go's. After having others that were also highly-rated, the ones here just still didn't stand up. They were not warm and the crust and flavor of the custard was not a punch of your face like other places. The up-side is that if you are in the city center, it is very convenient since it is on the corner. The service was pretty quick and efficient but because of that, I feel they were less invested and not as friendly as they could be. I'd suggest passing if you can make the trek to other highly rated bakeries that serve them warm. read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

A nice to place to get the ubiquitous egg tarts, but honestly they came in a distant fifth place in our rankings of the top spots. Not the best. But still good... And you can sit with your pastries and coffee which is not the case everywhere so... read more

This place has been open since 1829 - much longer than some of the other places. There's a slight skin on the top of the custard on this one. I like that there's less cinnamon in the custard here (you can add it at the counter). The crust is flaky and light on the edges (more dense underneath), and the custard is smooth and less sweet than at Manteigaria, and it reminded me a bit of the Chinese egg tart filling. The pastel here is €1.15 each. Bottom crust aside, it comes close to Manteigaria for me. read more

Out of this world!! One of my first stops in Portugal was here to try the famous desserts pasteis De nata! I'm sure I spelled that wrong but you know what's not wrong?? How delicious those tarts are!! Ah the Portuguese did something very right when they came up with them! Very light, creamy centre with crunchy crust. I'm not big in desserts but these were great for the sweet and not so sweet tooth. This specific bakery has been around since 1800, how cool is that?? The good - Very cheap! About 1 euro for the serving size in my picture. - Delicious espresso ..thats espresso not expresso! - Very old fashion but classy interior, really takes you back in time. The bad - The man behind the counter who you orfer from and who was also making the desserts was fiery and surly...maybe because he only gets to make desserts not eat ;) read more

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On my first day in Lisbon, Portugal, I asked my friend for food recommendations. He sent me a list of his favourite Portugese food, and shining on the top of the list was Rissóis de Camarão. Rissóis de Camarão are signature Portuguese Shrimp Croquettes/Shrimp Turnovers. Basically delicious, savory, deep fried treats with shrimp filling. For some reason, I found these traditional shrimp turnovers hard to come across. I visited a number of bakeries and restaurants, but very rarely did they offer this traditional dish... And if they did, it was fairly expensive (I was looking at 7€ at Time Out Market!!) I was determined to find this traditional dish for less and came across Confeitaria Nacional online. The reviews were promising and I had read that they have been using traditional recipes since 1829! So I made the trek to Confeitaria Nacional and it was worth it. SO worth it. There's a counter with baked goods when you first arrive. It was fairly packed (I take busy as a good sign) but ordering was a little confusing. I just squeezed my way to the cashier and asked for Rissóis de Camarão. The staff had to check to see if there were any left (another good sign in my opinion), and luckily there was! I ordered three with my friends and it came to 4.20€ (1.40€ for one). Honestly I had no idea what to expect (besides the fact that it looked like a small deep fried churro patty) but it was SO good. We thought it would be just shrimp-flavoured filling, but no, there's actually shrimp. In every single one! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Lisbon! read more

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This is a great place for a coffee break in Lisbon. We stopped by when we had some time to kill before catching our train. I was very happy with my cappuccino, and I also had an excellent piece of almond orange sponge cake. Service was fast, even though they were quite busy. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Worth a visit, especially if you want a reliable place to try out all kinds of Portuguese pastries! Started in 1829, Confeitaria Nacional's elegant window displays and grand interior make you feel like you've gone back in time. You can dine in or take a pastry to go, and considering the ambiance, I was pleasantly surprised at the €1-2 price point for each pastry. The pastéis de nata and queijadas were great, as well as the coffee. read more

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Charming 19th century bakery, tiled and traditional and well kept-up on the inside, and a whole host of different baked goods displayed in the windows. The pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) here are delicious, nice and flaky on the outside -- several layers of it to make it extra crispy -- then a dense egg yolk custard on the inside that is quite sweet, though not overwhelmingly so. I will say that I prefer the pasteis de nata at Manteigaria, but these were still delightful. Their espresso here is supposed to be delicious and made with Brazilian beans, but since I've sworn off coffee, I quite enjoyed my pasteis de nata with the "lemon tea" which is really shavings of lemon rind in hot water, which balances out the sweetness of the pasteis de nata. Well worth a stop! read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Pasties de nata and "lemon tea" - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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A must stop when in Lisbon. Not merely because of the pasteis de nata, which is delicious, but because here you can also try other Portuguese pastries and sweets that are not very popular outside of Portugal. All I have to say is that the Portugese are second to none when it comes to using egg yolk in their connections! My sweet tooth was very well satisfied. Also the interior of the bakery/restaurant is very nice so take a seat and have breakfast here. read more

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So prior to hopping off the plane at L-I-S I'll admit that I didn't know too much about Portuguese cuisine. I mean sure, everybody knows Nando's, and an educated guess told me that the seafood would be fresh, but I was somewhat surprised to find that everyone was going absolutely bananas for the 'Pastel Nata', which is apparently a dessert with lots of historical and cultural ties to Portugal and Lisbon in particular. So after a bit of research I figured why not try it out at one of the oldest bakery/confectionaries in the city? Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? Excellent. Hectic? Yes, and the fact that it was a beautiful Spring Saturday didn't help, but the atmosphere at Confeitaria Nacional was the pure definition of culinary meets culture. The location is amazing, the history of the building and the bakery itself enthralling, and the staff were both friendly and (fortunate for me) English speaking. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I like affordable when it comes to Europe, and Portugal is affordable my friends. Even though Confeitaria Nacional could easily go the way of the tourist trap and gouge customers who don't know better, they don't, and I had my treats in hand for no more than 3 EUR. Have a look - http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Dp9PqmXiiDbMVrRK6ue8nQ&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Well, one thing I didn't know was that the Pastel de Nata is a strongly egg-based dish, and while I like my eggs, this was maybe a bit too eggy. That's by no means the fault of Confeitaria Nacional, but it's an observation. That other thing though? What they called an "Austriacos"? Amazing. Imagine like a gourmet hostess chocolate and caramel mini-burrito. Delicious. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? I probably wouldn't, but Confeitaria Nacional has such a cool tie to the culture and country as well as a phenominal history that I can't not recommend anyone in Lisbon to check it out. So for that reason - Star Granted. read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Pastel Nata (€1,15) atop an Austriacos (€1,10) - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Tourist trap! Horrible service. Food below average. Do not go there. There are so many better options to enjoy real Portuguese food. Even the pastries were below average here. The "pastel de nata", here is so sweet it hurts the back of your throat. Go somewhere else! read more

Beautiful old place, absolutely classy waiters and a wonderful view of praca Dom Pedro. Tried the pastel de nata, of course, accompanied by a galao. It was really nice and a nice mixture of tourists and locals. Prices are absolutely moderate. read more

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Cute decor but the desserts are sweet upon sweet. The cakes were also dry. I barely touched my cake.

Nata bad place to stop for breakfast. They've got a great selection of pastries, which obviously includes the famous Portuguese pastel de nata. They've got both the regular and mini sized ones. I got the mini one along with the ovo (egg) sandwich for breakfast and it was more than enough food. The sandwich is probably enough to feed two for about 3.5 euros. The food was good, sandwich had a lot of mayo in it but the ingredients tasted fresh and the bread is made in house. The tart was light and crispy, and not overly sweet. Their pastries are definitely best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, my preference is a long black. Just be cautious that if you're in a hurry, while their food can be packed to go, the coffee is sit in only. You also have to pay extra if you're dining in! read more

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This is across the street from Rossio Square. They accept credit cards. They have other pastries available, but the reason why you come here is for the natas. The bakery is on the small side and can be tight when there are a lot of customers. If you are not in a hurry and have time to enjoy their natas here, do so. It's best to eat it fresh. Unfortunately, we didn't get to eat our natas until a few hours later. It was still very good, but would have been better consumed on the spot. read more

Excellent pastel de Nata!!! Beautiful setting! Great staff that speaks English! Love it, highly recommended!!!

I love pastries and I love this place. I didn't give it more than 3 stars for the following reasons: super crowded, staff seems overwhelmed, and my personal experience with literally crazy homeless people sitting outside felt unsafe even for me being a grown secure man. I had a traditional nata and a cafe (expresso). I was not satisfied enough to return again. Please, try it out and experience this place anyway. Don't get fixed over last my comments (just be careful everywhere and nata and cafe are everywhere in this city) because they have something very special. They have been open for business since the 1870s. That should tell you this is something very very special. Obrigado. read more

I went here after reviews from James Blick of Devour Tour. Can't say that I liked the pastries or the custard tart that I tried. It's cold, maybe baked yesterday who knows. There is a much better and fresh bakery just nearby Fabrica da nata or even better at a little walk Manteigaria at Barro Alto. This is just a hyped up place with little to offer in terms of service or food. read more

Very tasty pasteis de Natas in a lovely location with views of the river and the Tower of Belem. They also have beer and snacks, if you don't want a sweet. read more

This was our first stop after exiting the airport via Aerobus. Having arrived at the airport at 0540, we arrived here at 0915 and we NEEDED food. Of course they have delicious pastries, but they also have sandwiches and beer. I love the special feature of the pigeon walking around under the tables eating crumbs. + Friendly service from our waitress. She was helpful with suggestions. + Wi-Fi. + Beer. I had a 1/2-liter of Sages to start my day. + Toasted sandwich with pork. Toasted is the way to go. + Pastry. We split one and it was superb. + Credit cards. 0 Cold sandwich of ham and cheese. The bread was good, but the sandwich was boring. - Cheap paper napkins. - Cheap, lightweight flatware. - Menu in English. €15.90 read more

Excellent pastries in the center of Lisbon near Rossio. Every morning for breakfast I ordered a coffee (double espresso) and a ham and cheese toast (5 euros). You can order at the counter or sit and eat. I opted to order at the counter; its important to know what you want relatively quickly for efficiency's sake- especially if there is a long line. You are able to take away as well. Service is fast, but don't expect the workers at the counter to explain to you what every pastry is. Confeitaria Nacional is also very old, and the décor/architecture is beautiful; very nice details and marble countertops. Check it out- you will not be disappointed. read more

Confeitaria Nacional has a charming cafe space and an efficient staff that manages impatient customers mobbing the counter (yes, mobbing. There are no lines in Portuguese culture. Only mobs. I observed this repeatedly because we only flew on TAP Portugal the whole time we were in this part of Europe.) But as famous bakeries go, I consider this one a pass. We got a selection of pastries for breakfast and they were good, but a bit greasy - kind of like all the other places in the Rossio area where we were staying. They do not have a "greatest hit" that makes lines come out the door, they are just a good all-rounder, of which there are many / enough in the area. read more

Apparently this is THE place to get pastel de natas. I highly disagree, for one it's way overpriced. Nearly by double! Yes the custard is warm and it melts in your mouth but it's warm to the point that it burns! It was way too hot and I even waited for it to cool down. The crust was too hard, yes it's flaky but it's too hard. The whole tart fell apart as I bit into it. Do yourselves a favor folks and go elsewhere for a pastel de natas. This place is overhyped. read more

Come here. Get pastel de nata. Love life. Repeat. (Oh, and take some home, too). This is one of the oldest bakeries/pastry shops in Portugal and in a beautiful and convenient area of town. The line is not that organized so you'll need to be aggressive to get served if you're in a hurry. They're happy to package up pastries to go, and they lasted me an entire plane ride back to the U.S. The bola de berlim was also delicious (but as it's a custard filled powdered donut, probably won't travel as well). Cute inside decor, cozy places to sit or a bar along the window to stand and eat your pastry. Outdoor seating too. read more

(12/17/2016) Had to get a Pastel de Nata from the oldest bakery in Portugal, since 1829. The custard was very sweet, touch lumpy (but it was cold, not from the oven warm). The pastry was flaky, but quite chewy, the whole bottom separated from the sides at the first bite for me. Price was higher (€1.45) compared to bakeries along the same street (6 for €5.50), likely a price you pay for laurels, age, and real estate. Gorgeous historic rooms inside for grabbing a nosh. read more

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My husband and I went to this bakery while in Lisbon on May 26-28 and the pastries and cappuccinos were fantastic. Theresa was helping us find the best pastries and she was "right on"! She was kind, knowledgeable, extremely friendly and so personable with both of us. If you're in Lisbon, please go to this bakery and look for Theresa. read more

Slightly less sweet egg tart. Good texture. Wish they would offer a warmed option. Room temp isn't always the best way to eat these. Espresso was good and standing room was cute. read more

This place is dated and well past its prime. On my last trip to Lisbon almost 3 years ago Nacional produced tasty fresh egg tarts and pastries. I was very disappointed during a recent visit to be served cold egg tarts with stale thick pastry skins. The selection of other pastries were limited to all egg yolk based traditional Portuguese sweets. As we visited around Christmas a traditional Portuguese bread was available, I did not try this as it contained nuts. However my friend bought this and had to throw it away after just a few bites. I would not bother with Nacional on any future trips to Lisbon, if I have to satisfy my addiction to highly calorific egg tarts I might as well have the superior egg tarts from Manteigaria! read more

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Beautiful place to have a tea or a coffee with a (portuguese) traditional pastry. They sell to go but you also can sit at the ground floor or at the 1st floor. It's a big place, very romantic. We tried a kind of italian "panetone" with almonds on the top (delicious) and also a kind a sugar pie, a bit dry (which looked like a lemon pie, but nothing in common). The women workinf here are quite nice and fast. You'll have a beautiful view on the central square from the 1st floor. The decoration is very old fashioned, british style, not very portuguese. You'll feel like in Great britain ! read more

4* Confeitaria Nacional Lisbon Nice lunch specials Table and counter service; upstairs is a cafeteria (less expensive, more food options) Very tasty bacalhau dish Good pastries and coffee read more

Completely overrated. Other than a pretty dining room and central location, there is no reason to make the trip here. The pasteis de nata was the least of my favorites among the 4-5 pastry shops I tried in Lisbon. The crust was not flaky or tasty; the custard was too sweet. The other pastries here were subpar - bland, not fresh. Weird that this place gets a lot of tourist foot traffic but can't keep their pastries even relatively warm or fresh. Every thing we had here had slightly soggy crusts. Coming here for the pasteis de nata is like going to Laduree for macarons. There's better elsewhere but this seems to be the most famous even though the quality is no longer where it used to be. read more

Super quick service here and everything is amazing. There's an upstairs cafeteria that I didn't get to check out but if you're in a hurry to start your day, just order at the counter and you'll be out in two minutes tops. Awesome ambiance--the decor takes you way back and you feel like everything has been maintained over the hundred years it's been opened. read more

Confeitaria Nacional - Egg tart, sugared croissant some fudge-like cake. Delish! - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11