Pastéis de Belém
Pastry shop · Belém ·
Portuguese bakery cafe serving legendary custard tarts
Portuguese bakery cafe serving legendary custard tarts
"Founded in 1837 and credited with inventing the modern pastel de nata, this pastry shop still draws streams of diners out to the city’s western edge, with lines often snaking down the historic blocks as visitors queue for the iconic egg tart." - Rafael Tonon
"A pilgrimage here is on most people’s lists—and rightly so—for the must-try pastel de nata with its addictive mix of sweet custard and flaky pastry." - Abigail Malbon
"The original pastel de nata — little flaky tartlets filled with baked egg custard — is the draw here." - Stacey Ballis
"A famous bakery known for its traditional Portuguese custard tarts."
"A historic bakery in Belém known for the original pastel de nata recipe dating to the 19th century, where the irresistible contrast of creamy egg custard and flaky pastry draws long queues and the pastries are traditionally finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and/or cinnamon." - Kevin Raub
