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Hot spot to grab a quick mini dessert and cappuccino and stand at the bar to eat. The service was excellent and quick to serve your order.
My first time here... My first time having Pastel de Nata.. Never heard of it until I got to Portugal.. Walked by and the line was super long so i stop by to try it out and it was really good.. Service was great and friendly... Food was fresh and so much flavor plus I added the sugar and cinnamon to it... I'm hooked!! Sooooo good
Outside of Belem, these are the best pasteis. The shop is small with a few staff members but they are efficient. The pasteis is creamy, and has so much filling you're surprised when you take a bite. This is a must try in Lisbon
So one of the several things I had on my to-do list for the trip to Portugal we took in January (my first time in Portugal), was to try absolutely as many places as I could that sold pastel de nata and had been listed in a list as selling what someone considered to be among the best, so I could confirm which ones I *personally* thought were the best. Manteigaria, of course, showed up on a number of lists for both Porto and Lisbon, and with multiple locations in both cities, made it easy for me to check that one off the list - this just happened to be the location I stopped at, but I imagine, given egg tarts are literally the only food item on their menu, that they'd be identical at any location. Verdict: their tarts are *good*, but they aren't the *best*. It definitely felt a bit like the McDonalds of egg tart shops. Great crust, with a filling that was definitely the right consistency (not too floppy or too pudding-like), but was a bit too sweet, not quite eggy enough, and with not quite enough of the flambe'd flavor of the best versions I tried. There was a bit of a line to order, but given the simplicity of their menu, it moved quite quickly; I only had to wait a couple minutes. That said, I could tell, even if it wasn't busy at all, this particular location would feel rather cramped - it's definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. In addition to egg tarts, they do also sell freshly-made lemonade and various coffee drinks, as well as ginja and port, which I assume aren't made in-house. It was rather early in the morning for alcoholic beverages, but I did try their lemonade, which was quite good.
On our portuguese egg tart crawl and this was one of the top contenders. I would say the custard is on the sweeter side and while the crust was still flakey, not as thick. Aesthetics of the place is a cafe you'd love and adore to come into! Lots of locations around Portugal.
Manteigaria is a charming little shop that delivers one of the most satisfying and authentic pastel de nata experiences you will find in Lisbon. What makes it special is watching the pastries being handmade right in front of you, which adds a level of freshness and craftsmanship that you can actually taste. The service was super fast and friendly. The pastel de nata came out perfectly, with that delicate flaky crust and warm custard that just hits differently when you know it was made moments ago. The espresso was equally impressive, rich and smooth, and the two together make for a simple but near perfect combination. If you are in the area, this is an easy and very satisfying stop.
definitely a must try spot in Lisbon! So affordable, delicious, warm, and flaky! you need to pair it with the espresso. there's small counter space to eat it too but otherwise a small store!
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.
The best pastel de nata we had during our time in Lisbon!! They are so warm, fresh, and flaky deliciousness that I have been dreaming about since I left. Always long lines, but they move super quickly!!
Ok wow First thought transcending the game! First time having pastel de nata and I was so pleased. They were fluffy and perfectly sweet. The service was chill and ambiance was cute.
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!
Best egg tart in Lisbon! Some locations only take card payment (Market) but otherwise good price for the tart. Simple shop and tasty. They offer cinnamon powder but I find that it tastes better without 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.
These pasteis de nata are the best custard tarts I have ever tried in my life. We came back every day to eat them when we were visiting Lisbon. They are the perfect consistency--so creamy and delicious but not too sweet. I dream about the day I can go back to Lisbon and eat them again. I tried these for the first time a year ago and I'm still chasing that high but no other custard tart has ever come close :( I would go back to Lisbon JUST to eat pasteis de nata from here again. read more
Whelp...I'm officially hooked on pastei de nata. Manteigaria is well-known as one of Lisbon's most popular fabrica de nata shops, and for good reason -- they've truly mastered the art of creating the most incredible pastei de nata, with a perfectly creamy, custardy center, delightfully bruleed top, and the most incredible, flaky crust. They do run a little bit sweet compared to most other Portuguese shops, but it's still one of the most incredible pastries you'll ever have. And, when paired with a nice bitter espresso, it's perfect. As you walk through the streets of Baixa, you'll be lured in by the incredible scent of pastei de nata baking away. Eventually, the sweet, buttery fragrance will lead you to this small, but often crowded shop, where you'll have the joy of seeing a giant pastry case of exclusively pastei de nata, as well as a window into their back kitchen -- if you're lucky, you'll even get to see the magic come together as they whip up a new batch! They have a narrow counter along the window into their kitchen, where you can stand and enjoy your pastries and coffee. However, there isn't any seating, so most people will only stick around for at most ~15 minutes. read more
11 months ago
Hands down one of my favorite pastel de nata in Lisbon. The pastel de nata was served warm, the crust was crispy, the custard was creamy and perfectly flavored. 11/10. When I arrived at Manteigaria the line was quite long, but the line moves pretty fast. Don't be discouraged if the line is long, the pastel de nata's are well worth it. The service was great and staff were friendly and polite. The staff was open to sharing their favorite type of pastel de nata. You have the option of eating them there or having them pack the pastel de nata's in an adorable to go box. I would recommend going to Manteigaria in the morning to avoid the long lines. Can't wait to visit Menteigaria next time I am in Lisbon. read more
10 months ago
Pastel de natas became a favorite sweet treat on our recent trip to Lisbon and of all the bakeries we had a chance to try, Manteigaria was the freshest pastry and creamiest filling we had our whole trip! They know what they are doing and offer great and fast service, and functional packaging for taking your treats and toppings to go. read more
1 year ago
Amazing, fresh, warm pastel de nata in a lively food hall setting. Great to eat on the go or to take home! read more
2 years ago
This place was recommended by our night tour guide (walked by it en route to a miradouro). They specialize in Pastel de Natas. Saw a long queue around 8:30pm and was curious. We came back the next day early afternoon to try. Because they Pastel de Natas are in such demand they don't sit around all day. They are continously baked fresh, as seen through glass windows separating the counter space from the kitchen. We each ordered one and sprinkled some cinnamon on top. The tart was still warm. The pastry shell was so crispy and light. The charred topping was almost creme brulee-esque. The egg yolk custard on the inside was creamy and soft, unlike the kind you get in the states (which is almost gel-like). We've tried other Pastel de Natas from other places near us but Manteigaria is one of the best, if not the best. read more
1 year ago
Cute cafe. Staff are very friendly and accommodated. The pastry is a little too sweet for my liking, but had to try! read more
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
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
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
2 years 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
1 year 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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