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In all honesty, Portugal's signature dessert - Pastel de Nata - is good everywhere you find it. Best, perhaps, when fresh from the oven and here at Manteigaria (the most popular pastry chain in town) you'll know exactly when that is because they strike a big gong when a fresh batch emerges. On an e-bike tour of Lisbon's 7 hills we stopped here, at our guide's direction, pretty much right as the gong sounded. Warm, eggy, sweet, flaky crust... nothing one can't enjoy. We sat outside consuming our bounty (with coffee drink accompaniment). It was a quick stop but only because staying longer would've no doubt meant eating more. So back on that e-bike and up another hill, but fortified now with an authentic and satisfying taste of fresh-from-the-oven Pastel de Nata.
My first pastel de nata In Portugal and by far my favorite one!! There was a line for the place out the door, but it went super quickly. They staff is super quick and efficient with getting people in and out. I just got one to taste and it was absolutely delicious! The crust was flaky and soft with a bit of a crunch to it and the filling was sweet but not overly sweet. It was the perfect bite and I finished it within 3 bites. They do have some outdoor seating tables covered, which is nice. There are plenty of locations throughout Lisbon and I believe Portugal. Check it out you won't regret it!
Manteigaria was the second tart shop that we went to in Lisbon. We bookmarked all its locations, but we were able to go to the Bairro Alto one only. There was no line that night so we were able to be served immediately. Just like what we did at Pastéis de Belém, we bought a six-pack to-go but tried a couple tarts right off the gate. We loved the flakier crust and the smoother filling. It was also less sweet than the other ones we have tried. We managed to try a few other Portuguese tart places and Manteigaria was our favorite. We hope to make it back here someday.
Okay, so I realize this is the most popular pastry chain in Portugal but it's for good reason. I heard someone say this is their favorite pastel de nata even after visiting Portugal multiple times and at first, I didn't believe her. But after trying a few others around town, this was by far my favorite. The crust is perfectly flakey with layers and layers of thin pastry. The filling is sweet and creamy like a creme brulee. It's even better if you can manage to snag a warm one. It was absolutely delicious and everything I had hoped for from this classic Portuguese pastry. It lives up to the hype! Even if there is a line, it moves fast. The interior is your typical pastry shop. They also have coffee and espresso.
Best pastel de natas of my entire trip and maybe my life. Even better than Pastei de Belem in my opinion. This location does it better than the Manteigaria next to Pastei de Belem (unfortunate that there is inconsistency between stores). Staff were friendly and helpful--giving us instructions on how to best enjoy. The standing bar layout is interesting and I really liked the open kitchen concept!!
Can get a little hot standing in line... What Pasteis de nata ofcourse! I went in the afternoon so I had to stay away from caffeine but it would've been the perfect pairing for me. This was my first bite of a pasteis in portugal! I thought it was great. I enjoy the outer pastry shell and also the stuffing (?). I also had the lemonade they had, this was more on the sweet side for me. I should've gone with a coffee Environment It is a fairly small location. most people buy takeout. There is a standing bar area inside and this can fit a good amount of people to just eat a couple of eggtarts and leave. Oh, and to watch them getting made, quite impressive. Niceness of the staff In busy places - there isn't much interactions. But despite there being a line, they are all very patient and I was able to get my pasteis! Dollar It was around 1.2Eu for one Yes/No Yes I would buy here again, and would recommend!
One of the top pasteis de nata in Lisbon. It is worth the visit to try the dessert when visiting the city. This place has a seating outside and a quick standup service. The service is quick and they give you a fresh tart right away. They make it in house and always fresh since many people order so the turnover is fast. The custard was very creamy and crust is flaky. Definitely work going back here again for a second Lisbon visit.
Great, friendly service and outdoor seating. This was my favorite pastel de nata in Lisbon. The custard wasn't overly sweet, in my opinion and was a perfect consistency. The pastry is flaky but doesn't fall apart, like others I've had in town. They are served warm, too. You can watch the pastry chefs make them inside. The coffee is decent, as well. The few times I've been here, I've had a great experience.
This was one of my favorite pastel de nata in the city. It was served warm, the crust was crisp and flaky, the custard was silky, creamy and luscious, yet not overly sweet. I had my husband pick them up so unfortunately, I did not experience the service so cannot comment on it but will update the review if I do end up returning again.
Amazing... fast service, warm, and simply no way to describe how good they are. I had them plain; I had them with cinnamon; I had them with powdered sugar; I had them with coffee. I suppose if my hotel is across the street, it was easy to get there right when they opened in the morning and before I called it a night, they were still open. Everyone was friendly, to include the workers who were making the pasteis who let me take photos. A class operation! read more
My educated take on this topic: if you want a sweeter tart, head to Manteigaria, if you want a not so sweet treat but equally delicious: go to Pastéis de Belém. There was a slight line out the door to enter Manteigaria but it goes quickly and smells amazing. While you wait, you can view the process of them making these tasty tarts. Once you get them, prepare to bite into a flaky crust and creamy interior. Well worth the pence paid! read more
1 year ago
You can't really go wrong with this place! This was the last stop on our food tour and my first time trying a pastel de nata! The fact they are super fresh makes them the best! read more
I came here 1st to get a taste of the egg custard. Gotta watch the prices - it costs more for takeaway... so I decided to eat there (which is pretty much those stool seated with the view of watching them make egg custard). I was mesmerized but their efficiency and process. I then came back after roaming around the city, and got another one to cleanse my palette. According to Google - this is one of the best egg custard place to go. Sooo good. I'll come here anytime I'm visiting this city read more
2 years ago
After lunch I went to get a Pastel de nata to this place and I was satisfied of the delicious taste of them; Great with the coffee and it was nice to see the process to make them; You can see the pastries chefs making these delicacies while you enjoy your fresh Pastel de nata with your espresso. Good experience! read more
1 year ago
A must stop when you're in Portugal! We were told there is another version in Belem, but we were unable to make it there. This place was also recommended, and it was interesting to watch the whole pastel process! Be prepared to wait in line, but the line moves quickly! You are served pastels freshly made and warm! We were happy to try them since it is a popular item in Portugal, If you are also a coffee lover, the coffee was ok, but found tastier coffees, on our travels through Lisbon read more
2 years ago
This is the pasteis de nata you deserve after a long day of breathing. A reward for being yourself. A treat for being present. There's nothing better than a warm, flaky, custardy, caramelized, crispy, silky, fresh pastry paired with coffee. Cute shop, fast friendly service, you see them being made fresh, great price and I did touchless payment. read more
1 year ago
Spent the holidays in Portugal and taste tested several pastel de nata while there. Manteigaria was the top for us. The custard to pastry ratio was perfect and the flakiness of that crust was lovely. Our favorite location was in Principe Real, the freshness was unparalleled due to the volume of baking and foot traffic. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance the flavor. Yum! read more
10 months ago
I really liked the custard tart. I had two of them with an espresso. People are friendly and I really didn't think it was a tourist trap. I'm used to the Chinese tarts from back home and these were different, but in a good way. Chill vibe and a nice place to grab a quick bite. read more
My friends and I went to several places to find the very best - ladies and gentlemen, this is it!! Can't give a higher rating for this pastry. They have mastered the art of baking these. The end result is a warm, buttery, flakey, heavenly bite of goodness. Don't forget to sprinkle cinnamon on top! While you eat, you can watch them make these from scratch. Service is fast - they really have a system down to get through a lot of people and hand these over fresh! It's a small place, but welcoming. You really have to visit this place if you're in Portugal... like I said, it's the absolute best you can get. read more
Fantastic pastel de nata. I'm no connoisseur by any means but we had heard good things about this spot and decided to wander in during our trip. There was no line when we went but some groups arrived right after. We were very pleased! Would definitely return. read more
10 months ago
In the heart of Lisbon's city center, Manteigaria feels like a pause in the middle of all the bustle. The pastel de nata was served warm, with a flaky crust and creamy filling that lived up to its reputation. Service was quick, and though we stopped by mid-day when the streets were packed, there was no line. It is a bit more expensive than other bakeries, but that comes with its name and popularity. A sweet stop, simple yet memorable, before stepping back into the rhythm of the city. read more
Mmmmmm. Hell ya. A good pasteis de nata is never as good as getting it from the source. I found this out when I had it Spain after visiting Lisbon. This company is the source. While the original pastel comes from the St Belem monastery in Lisbon, the recipe is followed devoted here at -- Manteigaria, located in multiple locations in the city. The resulting pastel is a custard with a crust I've never had. It's got layers of thin pastry almost like filo but you know it's not. It is addicting and managed to have this everyday when I was visiting. It is customary to have an espresso and a port with a pasteis de nata any time of day. Sprinkle the pasteis with cinnamon to add that layer but am just as content eating it plain with a coffee and a port chaser. Service was super helpful in over 5 locations I visited. End of Yelp read more
Pretty good pasteis de nata, the famous Portuguese egg tarts If you see a long line outside, you can turn around and head to any of their two other locations that are close together. They're not too far. Here they serve the egg tarts, of course. The egg tarts are good. If you eat there, they have a small counter area looking into the bakery where they make the pastries nonstop. They have public powdered sugar and cinnamon containers. They also offer coffee. I recommend stopping by here when you're checking out the city center. There is no restroom inside at this location. They accept credit card payments. read more
One of the top competitors as good as the ones from Belem to get in Lisbon for Pastel de Nata or Portuguese egg tarts! This one is topped with sugar and cinnamon. So creamy and flaky. Very delicious warm, my mouth is watering typing this all out! read more
1 year ago
I didn't care for these. Was way too sweet and too much cinnamon flavor and not enough flaky crust. Sorry to say but the frozen ones from Costco which is imported from Portugal was better and half the cost! I wonder which bakery in Portugal they get it from? read more
Yum! I really liked the pasteis de nata here at Manteigaria. The pastries are nice and flaky and I find that there is a bit more cinnamon flavor in the custard than other bakeries that specialize in pastel de nata. I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon but I know locals love to sprinkle it on their pastries. Overall a really nice treat and I'd recommend getting it warm if possible as it's a tad sweet for me when it's cold. read more
3 months ago
Pastéis de Nata Hotspot, the much beloved Portuguese egg custard pastry. Years ago I was visiting HK and had my friend take me to his favorite egg tart place in the New Territories, I was excited to take the ferry the next day to Macau to try their take on the Portuguese version but the ferry was cancelled because of hurricane weather and I never got to go. I feel extremely lucky to be able to try it now in Portugal. The origin story is Catholic Monks used to starch their clothes with egg whites and these were invented to get rid of all the extra Yolk. I regret not going to Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém for them but my friend said they were slightly watery and not worth the easy 2 hour wait. Manteigaria version was her favorite in all of Lisbon and the best I had from all the places I tried. The difference with the HK version is flaky layers of puffed pastry, a top that is more roasted, and cinnamon. You can order inside or outside depending on the lines, if you order inside you can watch them make these in back of the ordering counter. read more
OMG! Died and went to pastels de nata heaven. Our Air bnb host referred us here by saying they were the best in Lisbon. Yup, definitely and plan on going back today. Small place where you watch the pastries being made by a very proud baker. Added some cin and sugar and opened wide. DELISH! read more
We tried pastel de nata at three other places. This is the one. Freshly made, still warm, flaky crust, smooth, not-too-sweet custard - sooo dang good! After a native from Lisbon recommended we sprinkle with cinnamon, it was actually even better, and that seemed impossible. Wish I had one right now. read more
Wanted a paste de nata, came in bought 6 pieces for €7.80, a Americano ice coffee with very little ice. Pastel de nata was still warm fresh out of the oven, the pastey cream slightly sweet with hints of fresh cinnamon and rhe puff pastry had a nice crispy shell with every bite. For a table of 3 ppl it was perfect, we each got 2 natas and ice coffee. Great to finish the afternoon right before going into siesta mode, i can definitely get used to this. read more
This was the second place in Lisbon we had the Pastel de Nata pastries...and the third...and the fourth. What I loved about Manteigaria was they do one thing...and they do it right. Located about 30 meters from our hotel it was an easy stop. The service was fast and friendly and I loved that you could watch them making the egg custard pastries right in front of you. We had both espresso and cappuccino here with our pasteis and the coffee and pastries were delicious. This place is a little tight - a traditional type of shop where you're not meant to linger. You order, have your espresso and pastry at the counter, and head on out...but no one is actually rushing you as the staff was very friendly. They make thousands of these pastries every day and there was a line out the door past 9:30 some days. I totally recommend! read more
8 months ago
very tasty natas! they rank second for me during our portugal trip. these are not too sweet. read more
1 year ago
This was our favorite Pastel de Nata we had! It being our first time in Lisbon we had many, many, many of these custard tarts. My sister and I both agreed Manteigaria was worth the hype! Definitely recommend! read more
Biting into a pastel de nata at Manteigaria could very well be heaven on earth - a crispy flaky dough filled with a fantastic egg custard cream on the inside, beautifully dusted and paired with cinnamon. Although pastel de Belem is my number one, Manteigaria is one of the best places you can find to eat pastéis de nata. After I bought and enjoyed one, I went straight back in line to buy another one. read more
"Don Tat", "Pol Tat", "Pateis de Nata".... This is our 2nd favorite spot out of all the nata we managed to consume through our Portugal trip last Summer. Mantegaria has multiple locations throughout Lisbon, and we tried several of them! We love the pastel de nata, crispy and flakey crust... yummy delicious custard center. Each location has the same feel and their Pol-Tat is exactly the same goodness. Service is quick, usually no lines and some spots has a collab with a cafe for drinks too. We gave this household brand a 4... because we fell in love with Belem. That experience was a must. read more
Allegedly, the best pão de nata in Lisbon. You should try them! Amazing taste! Buttery crisp crust and sweet and creamy filling. Size is perfect. There will be queue for sure, but they operate remarkably fast. Take 1 or 2 to go and stroll out! A few customers can sit in the coffee bar and enjoy a nice cup of coffe with their pão. I still think you are better of taking them to go. The street is so walkable right in the heart of Rossio that you will enjoy a sweet treat while you stroll... read more
2 years ago
Food was tasty but much sweeter than I desired. The crust was amazingly flaky but I wish this had half the amount of sugar. I know everyone likes these little pastry treats but if you prefer non-sweet treats maybe order one to share rather than one per person. The workers are efficient and welcoming with the first question being how you plan to eat them, in store or take away. Then the next question is cash or card for payment. Casual location, accepts both cash and credit cards. It's a must try when in Portugal. read more
3 years ago
First Impressions: these shops can be found all over the city. Always fresh and friendly faces. My default spot for pastel de nata when I come to Lisbon. The Noms: sweet, creamy, custardy... what more can you ask for? I can eat 3 of these all to myself in one sitting. This time I actually had some leftovers and tossed them in the fridge overnight... at them cold the next day and STILL loved them. The crust was a bit softer but still flakey. I'm definitely flying home a few dozen of these In Conclusion: why are you still reading this? Go get you some NATAS!!! read more
Was in Lisbon for a visit. They're know for their Portuguese tarts, also know as pastel de nata. This was one of the places that was recommend by a friend of a friends. Sooooo sooo good, it was warm, crispier and full of flavour. When I had finished it, I was so tempted to go back and get another one. I'll prob have to stop to get one more before I leave Lisbon. read more
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R. do Loreto, 2
1200-242 Lisbon
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Bairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Bairro Alto
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