Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata

I’ve tried all the well-known spots for pastel de nata, and this one stands out above the rest. The pastry is perfectly crisp, the filling is rich and balanced, and every bite feels freshly made. After comparing it with all the famous places in town, this is without a doubt the best pastel de nata I’ve had.

Taste amazing, fine prices. Would highly recommend. They are very fulfilling tho so 1-2 per person are more than enough.

Nice Nata tart from here in warm and crispy shell. Not too sweet and great aftertaste. The take out box looks good and well construct to bring home share with families. P.S the lady who handle cashier is very Sweet and polite. Can’t say no to her.

Possibly the best pastel de nata in town. Not too sweet or dense, perfect balance. Cheap and good.

Tiny but very pretty coffee and pastel de nata shop. You can watch the pastel de nata being made, which is interesting. There are 3 tables with four chairs each. They do a brisk business and everyone is taking pictures!

On a friend’s recommendation, I decided to try this pastelaria. Their Pastel de Nata came with a cinnamon touch, which was nice, though for me it leaned a bit on the sweeter side compared to the perfectly balanced ones I prefer. Still, it was tasty and enjoyable. The price is about 20 to 30 cents more per piece than in other pastelarias, most likely because of the location. The staff were friendly, which made the experience pleasant overall.

We rushed from dinner to get here before they closed. We made it and were able to grab 4 pasteis de nata. After 12 days in Portugal and multiple pasteis de nata, we were not disappointed by castro’s. It was everything we expected and hoped for. Even at the end of the night, these pasteis de nata were still flaky and the custard was perfect. It had the perfect amount of caramelization and the custard was still warm and delicious. My only regret was not getting more.

Loved the cute decor on the window display! 🥰 Delicious Pastéis de nata in reasonable prices. The Flat White was a little let down, the watery coffee was topped with a big blob of milk froth, it wasn’t what we expected and was very blend in taste. 😬

Favorite pastel de nata! The line moved quick and can watch them make fresh! Worth a visit.

The shop at the Rossio location is small but very elegant. There is a bar with about 4 high chairs. If they are available, you can grab a seat and look out the window while enjoying the egg tarts! Now, onto the main attraction, the pasteis de nata, Portuguese custard tarts. It was pretty delicious! The crust could have been a bit more crispy but if you are staying in the downtown Rossio area, this is a good alternative to Pasteis de Belem. Service was fine.

I ordered a Too Good To Go box and it did not disappoint. 8 pastel de natas for 5 euro was great. They weren't warm when I got them, but still delicious! The crust is perfectly flaky. And the custard is lovely as well. Great proportions. These were both a great dessert and then breakfast the next morning. It was super easy to pick these up, very quick. And the gentleman who put the box together was very kind (but most Portuguese people are very welcoming!)

Castro is a chain with locations in both Porto and Lisbon. We first went to the Porto location and tried the Pasteis de Nata fresh and warm with some coffees, and then this Lisbon location for a Too Good To Go. These ranked 3rd on our tour de nata list, as the custard on the sweeter side. The custard was still nice and light with a flaky crust. These were also the most expensive at €1.70/ea. They have Too Good To Go at several Castro locations in Lisbon. I scored 8 natas for €4.29! sadly, they don't hold up that well, even with a little nuke in the microwave (a toaster oven or air fryer might have been better?). As a day went by, they got sweeter too. A solid choice if you come across a Castro and have a hankering for a nata. Best to get them fresh out of the oven.

Great spot in the hustle & bustle of Chiado! Walked in for an afternoon treat and had some of the best pastels de nata. There a few tables inside to sit which was nice and we enjoyed getting to rest for a bit. The service was great as well! No complaints!

I visited Castro on a Monday mid-afternoon. I was surprised that it wasn't crowded at all, since I had been warned by others that there are usually long lines. I ordered their iconic pastel de nata. It was delicious, especially with the cinnamon dusted on top. I also liked that you can watch the pastry chefs at work as they make everything fresh. I'll definitely be coming back again.

Every bit as good as the other reviewers say. I was skeptical because I wasn't a big fan of pastel de nata, but Castro has changed my mind. The crust was flakey and the custard had a good texture, not overly sweet. Perfection.

This is a pretty popular de nata spot near the Santa Justa lift. It is quite small with a bar top to stand and dine in. Although quite solid, I think Pasteis de Belem was still the winner for me in Lisbon. The custard was on the sweeter side for me and the crust was not as crispy, especially due to the fact that it was not served warm. Nonetheless, service was pretty quick and good here - I would definitely recommend checking Castro out if you're in the area because there's no such thing as eating too much egg tarts when you are in Portugal!

This was also one of my favorite pastel de nata in portugal, it had a short little line, but it went fast. I meant to come back, but there were so many other options I ended up visiting a lot of mediocre pastel de nata places during my travels. If you want a solid pastel de nata, this one is a contender.

Amazing pastel de Nata shop. Recommend getting 2 or 3 each (one just isn't enough!). Coffee bar also available for iced or hot drinks. Cute art deco decor and a few tables inside to eat. Quick service. They also have boxes available to take them to go.

One of my favorite pasteis de nata that I tried in Portugal! I think it has the perfect ratio of custard and crust (unlike the ultra popular Pasteis de Belém). Not a lot of seating inside, which was fine by me because I was planning on taking them to-go. Friendly cashier.

Delicious warm and fresh pastel de nate. Only has sesting outside which is good. You can watch people stand in line for the elevador while you enjoy a treat. Cappuccino was perfection and open late.

Very solid pasteis de nata right by the Santa Justa lift. The pastry shell is definitely one of the best and you can see the master bakers at work in the open kitchen. Worth a stop if you are in the area (and don't want to make the trek all the way to Belem - these are a good proxy)! Grab a box of 6 for $9 (they come in a nice tube-like pack).

If I could rate this place more stars I would! I went here twice on my trip to Lisbon and it was my favorite place to get pasteis de nata. The nata is the perfect level of sweetness and the coffee is delicious as well. The place can only accommodate three parties sitting and two or three standing so be mindful of that. I can't wait to be back in Lisbon just for Castro. Believe me these are better than Pasteis de Belem!

I will not reveal the number of times we went here on a recent trip to Lisbon :) between Castro and Mantegaria up the street we were definitely spoiled for choice ! We loved the sit down option here and enjoyed many tarts, espresso, port and Ginjinha. Loved the beautiful cups and saucers and friendly service They were also nice enough to give us steamed milk for our toddler

Went here for desert, the only have pastel de natas, coffee and Port wine and Ginja. Natas were amazing, you can add cinnamon or sugar on top. There are a few high table tops where you can stand to have the desert and a drink. It is not meant for you to stay there a long time. Service is polite and friendly.

The best Pastéis de natas in Lisbon. I promise you. Custard was perfect, not too sweet. Crust was the perfect texture. I'm still dreaming of these wonderful bites of heaven with a light dusting of cinnamon.

PERFECT Pastel de Nata , delicious coffee as well!! We ate here every morning :) the cafe is very cute and there are tables that you can sit and eat your pastries at and watch the chefs at work. Very affordable and mouth watering!!

Upscaled without good reason. Just ok. Cooled. Should be served fresh, warm, crispy, with a flaky pastry shell. Once chilled the pastry becomes chewy, and not the best in taste or texture.

This was the first pasteis de nata we tried in Lisbon since it was a block away from our hotel. However, they ended up being our least favorite ones we had out of all the dedicated pasteis de nata bakeries during our weeklong trip. First of all, they were served cold, unlike Manteigaria and Pasteis de Belem. It's really hard to compete with warm pastry, so they were already way behind there. The pastry was nice and flaky, but not the flakiest we had. The custard was too sweet for my husband and a little too gloopy. I will admit it was quite sweet, and I have a considerable sweet tooth. Overall, this will be better than any pastel de nata you will encounter outside of Portugal, but it paled compared to the other popular pasteis de nata bakeries in this country.

I absolutely love anything custard like and while in Lisbon had to eat some of these delicious custard pies. By this time I had tried at least four different places. These were very fancy wrapped and beyond delicious. Very cute cafe to sit and enjoy some with a friend. I took some to go, if I lived here this would be my go to place for sure :)

These were the absolute best natas I found in porto. I honestly can't stop thinking about them. The bakery is clearly newer than the more traditional places in the neighborhood, but this has to be a stop for anyone looking for amazing natas.

Extraordinarily delicious... Freshly made onsite, warm - soooo good. Recommended by our local guide as one of his favorites. We have been tasting Pastel de Nata places all week. One of the best for sure.

Very good coffee, brewed on an italian cimbali machine. I had a flat white and it came in a tiny espresso type of cup. Tiny, but good. The pastel de nato is very good. Crispy and flaky and the custard was not too sweet. Hot off the press with bakers behind the glass doing their magic. Directly across the street from the santa justa lift.

We came across Castro during a sightseeing walk through the city. We decided to stop in and give it a try, partially just so we could rest our legs. We are glad we did. This was a great find. Everything about this little pastry shop clicks. The mechanical window display is humorous and eye catching. On the inside, the well laid out pastry de nadas brighten up the countertop, while in the back a pastry chef is clearly seen working his magic. It's moot to argue which shop has the best pastry de nata in Lisbon, I can promise that this Castro Atelier de Pasteis de Nata deserves to be in the discussion. This place is a must visit when in Lisbon. You can't go wrong with Castro's.

Natas! Amazing. Great area, lively, good for walking. Add the cinnamon and the powdered sugar!

Good but the filling was too sweet, a little too dense and had a big cinnamon taste without adding any.

This is the best pastel de nata in the city. It is warm, the taste is incredible, and the crust is perfectly done. They cook nothing but this and have truly mastered it! I've been back nearly every day I have been here.