Pastéis de Belém

Pastéis de Belém

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4.5 of 5 bubbles
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4.6 of 5 bubbles
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.3 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £12.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Portuguese
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
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PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £12.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Portuguese
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style
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PolyglotTraveller
Laval183 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
We did not sit down (ie table service). We only picked up a pastry (€1.50 each) which we received in a bag and a pouch of icing sugar and cinnamon if you want to sprinkle it in your pastry. The building has tiles on the outside and looks nice. This is the original place so it was nice to be able to taste the pastry from the original place. If there was a long line we wouldn’t have waited.
Written 25 January 2025
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Fabrizio T
Genoa404 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
pastry shop existing since the mid-nineteenth century thanks to the recipe purchased by the founder directly from the monks of the monastery of San Geronimo fleeing the country because envied by the monarch. Since then nothing has changed and the recipe has remained secret and in the city there are many imitations that go by the name of pastel de nata: all good, but nothing to do with the original. The bakery also offers, of course, other products. Keep in mind that it is a real “factory” with 200 employees who at the peak of the season churn out 40,000 pastels a day. If you have patience wait you can enjoy them together with a good coffee sitting at the table; if you have less patience do the line dedicated to the takeaway (usually shorter. It is absolutely worth it and do not forget to sprinkle the pastel with cinnamon (supplied with icing sugar, but the latter pleonastic for my taste). Taste the pastels wherever you want, but come here for the “real” experience, the difference is there and you can feel it all!
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Written 29 August 2024
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Sergio_O
Bogota1875 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
After a wonderful day touring Lisbon, visiting the tower of Belém and the padrão dos uncobrimentos we pass to this emblematic site and that has the designation of origin of the famous Portuguese cakes. When we arrived there was not much line to enter so it was quick, I ordered the takeaway cakes although they can be enjoyed inside the same place, it is not expensive and the best thing about this whole walk was to try them because they are delicious and I came away happy after eating them. Recommended
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Written 9 October 2024
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Benliege
Liege196 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 family
In the “must-see” places in Lisbon/Belem, which everyone wants to see or frequent, there is this ultra-famous pastry shop for many, many years. Taking our courage with both hands, since there are in our little family several lovers of cupcakes:-), we queued to be able to settle in this pasteis factory. Once we sat down, we had to catch the attention of one of the busy waiters, and obviously tired of serving tourists from all over the world. Without undue kindness, our order was taken, and we were able to touch the grail: enjoy pasteis, which you can accompany with a drink according to your desire. Let’s be honest: prices remain relatively democratic, and the quality of the product is there (even if, as a matter of taste, some in our family consider that other Lisbon pasteis are superior...). So we certainly cannot say that the hook by the "Pasteis de Belem" is a "failure", but the very personal feeling of having been a sheep in the mass never really left me during our passage...
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Written 2 November 2024
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99mito
Milan1019 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
At the end of the visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, we wanted to recover some energy after the long and tiring queue we endured to enter to visit it... but we had to wait in another exhausting queue to be able to taste the much-vaunted Pasteis de Belem! They are good, no objections. But the queue to get to buy them is very long, and above all it is so messy that you are "bouncing" from one side of the counter to the other waiting for some employee to take your order: all to be able to buy 4 take-away pasteis! When, finally, you manage to reach the desired destination and purchase them, you receive the pasteis in a convenient little box, together with a sachet of icing sugar and a sachet of cinnamon powder, to "season" them according to your taste. . Cost of 4 takeaway pasteis, Eur 5.20. Delicious, but not worth the effort to get them.
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Written 9 November 2023
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nikki j
Virginia132 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 solo
When they say this is the place to go to try pasteis de nata, it's no lie! There are the OGs for a reason. I stood in line to dine in, and it was maybe a 10 minute wait. The line moved quite quickly. Once inside I saw why -- the dining area is quite spacious! The food was really good, and bigger than I thought it would be. The pasteis de Belem was amazing! You can definitely taste the difference from other kinds not in a bad way. Service was good and quick, just make sure to wave your server down when you're ready to pay!
Written 5 November 2024
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Miriam
Leon63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
The authentic Belem cake and the only place where they are made. The rest of the cakes that you see anywhere in Portugal are imitations and are cream cakes. In the month of August they had 3 separate lines: one for take away, another for eating there and another that was the pastry/cafeteria part. The price is: 1 cake €1.30. Box of 6 cakes €7.80 but you can order as many cakes as you want and they also give bags of cinnamon and icing sugar to accompany them. If you want to take them on a plane, I recommend that you do not refrigerate them beforehand, because the cardboard of the box and therefore the puff pastry of the cake itself will become moist, making the cake soft and difficult to bite.
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Written 14 November 2023
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Hermione
Berlin398 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 couples
The restaurant is obviously for tourists, and yes, it is crowded. But it is well organized, and despite the extremely long line, you get in quickly. Contrary to expectations of a "tourist trap", the service is very friendly and the prices are really reasonable. There is Pasteis de Nata, of course, but also other sweets and savory dishes (huge and delicious sandwiches for under €3). Despite initial reservations, the restaurant was convincing in terms of quality. The only drawback: you will have to look elsewhere for comfort, unfortunately this is not a place to linger.
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Written 2 December 2023
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Seb
Escalquens18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
Following our various readings, we decided to taste the pasteis inside. Well, that was an extremely wise choice. First, hot pasteis are delicious. The puff paw rips. The same takeaways and eaten the same evening were completely different (no or little leaflet). Secondly, the location is surprising. Behind the storefront certainly quite wide, hides a string of "restaurant" rooms with decoration. Thirdly, the prices are very correct and we have lunch on site (the toasts are well worth the sandwiches (price quality ratio and the price of drinks is contained). Anyway, if you want to taste Belem's pasteis, go back to that pastry shop.
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Written 28 July 2024
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GuyoftheGlobe
British Columbia2161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 solo
If you want to experience the true Portuguese custard tart, you must take the time to visit this legendary café. Established in 1837, it’s an original. Well, there are long lineups for both takeout and table service most days, it is worth the wait. Once inside you can actually view the pastries in production and if you opt for the table service, you can relax and unwind while enjoying your espresso or a drink and either tart or many other pastries sandwiches or treats. As busy as it is, the staff will still take the time to visit with you and talk to you about this unique experience. It’s not that there are not other custard tarts available in the city. It’s just you have to have an experience the best. No wonder people have been flocking here for nearly 200 years .
Written 27 October 2024
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Rogerio Santos
Cuiaba1375 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
I was at Pastéis de Belém with my wife to try the much talked about pastel de belém, which is just 200 meters from the monastery. The only Pastel de Belém that can really be called that is the one from Antiga Confeitaria Belém, located in Lisbon. All the other pastries that we say are “from Belém” are actually pastéis de nata. As soon as you arrive, you can see long queues at “Pastéis de Belém”, because people standing on the sidewalk in line are waiting their turn to buy pastries to take away. In our case, we stood in line to get a table and enter the bakery to have a coffee and eat that fresh pastry, fresh from the oven. The interior of “Pasteis de Belém” is entirely decorated with tiles and preserves much of the old architecture and decoration. There are even some objects and crockery from the past on display. Anyway, we had eaten other pasteis de nata, but nothing is like the pastel de belém. It's a delicious and unique flavor. It's worth trying, or rather, you can't go to Lisbon and not eat Pastel de Belém.
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Written 19 September 2023
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K.G.
Türkiye12017 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
Pastel de nata was the place to be known for its dessert. It was a monastery, a museum, a memorial, and when we were tired and hungry, we didn’t start eating with straight dessert and we said pasteis de bacalhau and massatenra. The first was something like a fish croquette. The latter is in cyber style. Let’s pass them. This place is absolutely sweet. Already when you see prices around €2-2 on the menu, you get to experience it all. The crispy-inside nata is a true masterpiece. We ate 2 before. We threw 2 more with coffee. The most expensive thing to come to our table was a €2 cappuccino. At this price in a European capital, this flavor is surprising. In fact, there’s take-away access without waiting rows. Some Youtubers said we picked up and sat down at Starbucks, but we waited. The space is huge and the line moves fast. Similarly, we have waited 3-4 minutes maximum for ordering. Plus, there''s internet connection and the restrooms are clean. You need to sit down and enjoy it.
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Written 26 January 2025
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boruthedog
193 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
Very close to the Jerónimos monastery is this famous spot which excels in Pasteis de Nata (custard pies,) The pies for themselves are served crunchy, warm and with a delicious filling. You really should stop and try them while you are in the area. You have three options, depending on how much time you have and how much you want to immerse yourself in the establishment. On the left is a simple takeaway place where you can get the pies in boxes of six or even fifty! On the right is the original shop which usually has a bit of a queue but has quite an old world feel to it. Between the two of these is the café where you can sit down and be served, but for this, the queue is even bigger. In my view, just grab the simple takeaway and stick your head in the old shop and have a look - the pies are really all that matters!
Written 10 January 2025
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CallPat
Wiesbaden8946 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 couples
A long time ago, we walked in here. In the meantime, you stand in line and wait... There are various halls that are more reminiscent of canteens. The tables are sticky, napkins are on the floor, the waiters are just annoyed. I understand with this crowd. The pastes are truly delicious, lukewarm and cheap = 1.40€. Galao = 1,50€
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Written 26 September 2024
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marcolinognamgnam
Italy5970 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
I have been there several times over the years and it is always pleasant to go back. There are two types of queue, for on-site consumption , or for takeaway . Don’t be scared if there is a queue, the wait won’t be long, but it’s worth it. In addition to the famous pasteis I tried two delicious cakes and do not forget that the menu offers various proposals including also savory. Availability also of gluten-free and lactose-free products. We settled in the new wooden space with attached garden that accommodates several people. Every time I go back, the various rooms already in existence are always joined by others .. so do not be discouraged from the outside if you have to wait , they are very organized, friendly and professional . Do not miss this historic and tasty stage. As opposed to when you think the prices are normal and the quality will amaze you!!
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Written 30 August 2024
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Belém is the "capital of the Portuguese Discoveries" and a photographer's paradise. You can spend an entire day exploring this neighborhood: monuments (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries), museums (Coach Museum, Centro Cultural de Belém) and breathtaking views of the Tagus river will make your visit worth your time. Belém also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes, namely the famous - and delicious - "Pastéis de Belém" (typical Portuguese custard tarts; make sure you buy an extra box of those!). Easily accessible from Lisbon's historic center, Belém is a must-do, especially if you're spending more than one day visiting the Portuguese capital.
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