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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Oh no. Am I the only one who doesn't like the pastel de nata custard tarts this restaurant is so famous for? The crust was super flaky and the tart was nice and warm out of the oven, but I didn't like the flavor of the custard. I did forget to add cinnamon to the top, but I don't think it would have helped me personally. The woman who stood next to me at the counter had a nearly orgasmic experience next to me, so it's obvious that my taste buds are apparently off. I loved the patience of the server, who got confused when I told her I wanted to eat in but wanted to take water to go. Note to self...Portuguese folks want to have their "to go" as "takeaway." What I also didn't know was that there was no place to sit!! I scooted down the counter just like all the other folks to watch the bakers prep the next gozillion pastries for the day. That was interesting. Then, I didn't know how to bus my dishes. I just left them on the counter like all the other folks and went away. I wouldn't skip going because of my personal taste buds, though. Enjoy it for yourself and let me know if you have a different opinion than I did! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Very cool dessert spot in n the Portuguese landscape So many gourmet little and big food havens here in this part of Europe. Go visit here and enjoy the hand made treats you can watch them make and bake! Yum read more

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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. read more

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10/10 best dessert ever! We were in Lisbon for three days, and went to Manteigaria no less than 3 times during our stay. Our breakfast consisted of two of these and a coffee and it was perfect. We had others in the city, and these were definitely more eggy/sweeter/desserty than others but I loved them; they weren't overly flaky either. The price was fair enough per pasteis - I think we got 4 for six euro maybe? I loved the cute little box they came in too! read more

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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. read more

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When traveling to Portugal we had to try Pasteis de We visited Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata during our time in Lisbon and were genuinely impressed. The pastry shell stood out immediately -- properly flaky and light, with just enough crispness to give it structure without being hard or dense. It's the kind of texture that's harder to achieve than it looks, and they get it just right. The custard was smooth and well-balanced, with a gentle warmth of cinnamon that complemented the filling beautifully. Sweet, but not cloyingly so -- just the right touch to make each bite feel indulgent without being overwhelming. The caramelised top added a lovely depth that tied it all together. A wonderful spot that delivers on quality. We'd recommend it to anyone visiting Lisbon -- well worth seeking out. If you're pressed for time or can't get to Pastéis de Belém as it's farther out from Lisbon don't worry. You're not missing much. The Pasteis de nata are much better here. read more

Amazing Nata made fresh in house! They're only €1.4 each which is more than reasonable for how delicious they are. The bakery is very small though but they do have a little ledge for you to enjoy the Nata inside read more

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Trying to figure out if Manteigaria's Pastel de Nata was the best in the city was a challenge! I will say it was amazing. I'm torn between this one and the other top contender that's in Belem. Both purely delicious in their own way. I was lucky not to hit the long line! read more

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This place was recommended to me. To get the Patel de nata. I was like ok but these are literally everyone in Portugal. What makes this place better than anywhere else. They're €.80 at continente and they taste like their price. It's buds a couple and could not for the life of me figure out why people liked them so much. Until I went to manteigaria. Thr Patel de nata were creamy and amazing. If you're in Portugal please don't pass by without stopping to get some. You won't regret it. read more

Pastel de nata is a classic Portuguese snack/dessert that's practically synonymous with the cuisine of the country, and it's easy to see why at Manteigaria! This is a famous chain bakery serving up one thing and one thing only: Portuguese egg custard tart pastries, and coffee if you'd like. The cafe itself is located just outside of the quaint city square of Praça Luís de Camões, with an elegant stone exterior and a cozy interior: there's a small area to queue up, and behind the glass windows, you can see the bakers painstakingly and efficiently crafting each tart. At around 4:30pm on a weekend, there was a line out the door to sample the classic confections, but it moves quite quickly - you simply order, pay, and are promptly handed your tarts and/or coffee. Each tart is €1.40 (also note that you can order multiple at a time, but it isn't any cheaper per unit), which I think is actually not bad at all, considering they very well could price gouge if they wanted to. It's the perfect finger food: two to three bites of creamy, custardy goodness encased in flaky puff pastry. The custard itself isn't too dense, and much softer than the Hong Kong egg tarts that I'm used to - it's almost like a French creme brulee, especially with the slightly crackly burnt-sugar top that gives the tarts their signature coffee-colored spots, The flaky pastry is buttery and rich with the perfect texture, serving to encase the decadent filling and holding its own structurally. Paired with a hearty Americano, this is a lovely small breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up that I will happily return to again and again - I can highly recommend Manteigaria as one of the best (if not the best) pastel de nata bakeries in the city! read more

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My wife and i were in Lisbon for a week and these custard pies are all over the place. The same day we took a train out of town to try the first ones of these custards. They are super tasty pastry cups filled with a sweet custard. Then you put cinnamon and sugar. Manteigaria was right around the corner from our hotel, so we tried one from here. I liked this one more! Stiffer custard and not as messy. You also get to see the workers making them, there are hundreds of the little tarts everywhere. Very cool. I didn't add the sugar and cinnamon before, big mistake, they are a huge edition. They are cheap and GOOD! read more

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I have 3 places for the best Pastel de Natas bookmarked. This is my firs stop because it is near where I am staying. Believe me when I say after one bite, you will slap the counter like Meg Ryan. Love that it wasn't too sweet and the flaky crust was perfect. It was right out of the oven and piping hot. You can sprinkle some cinnamon powder that is available on the counter. We also had the hot chocolate and it was another OMG moment. Yeah, I might be stopping by every night before heading back to my suite. Service was super friendly. I already want another one as I am writing this review. read more

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Lisbon is the land of tiled walls, steep hills, and this custard crack in a tart shell. Enter Manteigaria, the official pusher of the pastel de nata, Portugal's golden child. This flaky little bombshell is buttery, blistered perfection with a creamy custard center. Better make it two. They serve it warm, because apparently they do care about your feelings. read more

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One of the best versions of pasteis de natas in Portugal. Absolutely love their variation and it is more light and fresh compared to most out there Highly recommend checking this out over other popular spots. We also tried the delicious sweet drink offered in store that is a must! read more

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The best pasteis de nata I had while in Portugal!! It was so incredible to get to watch the pastry chefs make the pasteis, watching their deftness and care gave me an even greater appreciation of what I was eating. So much expertise and skill goes into every pastry-- and they make so many! Such a cool atmosphere and experience to be able to watch them be made and enjoy them in the same space. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal.....make sure to put the cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar on top! read more

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So yummy!! Small interior with limited places to eat but it didn't matter much to us. This was our first time trying pastel de nata and I absolutely loved it. We tried a few more from around Lisbon and this was probably our favorite!! read more

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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

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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

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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

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Best pastel de nada in Lisbon. Came in late night for a treat. Quick service just gets a little crazy coming and going because people block the door. Small stand up counter area to eat then run. read more

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

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These were our favorite pastel de nata! To be they had the perfect amount of crispness to the crust, and delicious sweet filling. Definitely get the cherry liqueur with them, it's an unbelievable combination! read more

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Amazing, fresh, warm pastel de nata in a lively food hall setting. Great to eat on the go or to take home! read more

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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

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Cute cafe. Staff are very friendly and accommodated. The pastry is a little too sweet for my liking, but had to try! read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

Manteigaria - So tasty - Bakeries Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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

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**EAT HERE** If you want Pasteis that taste exactly like Pasteis de Belem, then go to the Time Out Market and find Manteigaria! They make them fresh all day. The Pasteis is hot and gooey and sweet and delicious!!! read more