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What else do you say about a place with thousands of reviews online? The hype is worth it. Best pastel de natas we had in Porto, so much so we went twice. Walk all the way to the back so you can see bakers making them fresh! This is a casual spot that only sells these and coffee/espresso. Definitely not a sit down type of place.
Manteigaria was our #2 on our tour de pasteis de nata in Portugal. It was #1 until we tried pasteis de Belém, which is in a league of their own. Don't get me wrong: the natas are solid: creamy custard, crispy pastry. The coffee was good too. There's many Manteigaria locations scattered throughout Porto and Lisbon to get your nata fix. Like, everywhere I turned there was another one!
Came here after our 7 pm dinner so that we can try the pastel de nata at the bakery that has been rated the top depending on what article on the internet says it is. There was a short line to get our order. I saw a YouTube video saying you should get the pastel de nata that has the most burnt sugar on the custard. I told that to the guy handing out the pastel de nata but there was some translation lost since he didn't take the time to look for the burnt top and just got whatever ones he picked. And for that, 4 stars Definitely Manteigaria was good but haven't tried the other bakeries for a taste comparison. My wife's first time trying it, she loved the crunch of the crust and the subtle custard taste compared to the Asian version of this. We ordered 2 for 3 euros and ate it while going back to our hotel.
I haven't tried every Mata specialist in Porto, but wow. The paste is de Mata beer were fabulous. Our friends who live in Porto said we should sprinkle cinnamon on the pasties and have a shot of gonna with them. Are we ever glad that we did just that. Gonna is a Portuguese liqueur made with Gina berries. It's sweet and goes perfectly with nata. I'm writing this on the train to Lisbon, which also has a Manteigaria.
There was a line going out the door so my friend and I curiously joined the queue, which moved quickly (thankfully). We were dying to try some pastel de natas, and this place did not disappoint. The egg tart was freshly hot with a slightly caramelized top and flakey edges. It was really smooth and creamy with a hint of cinnamon (might be a dealbreaker if you're not a cinnamon fan). Personally, I found it a bit on the sweet side so I was glad I had coffee to balance it out.
You can't visit Portugal without eating pastéis de natas! It's an absolute must. We were recommended by our tour guide to try Manteigaria after we informed him that we first tried the egg tarts at Nat'elier and at Fabrica da nata. Honestly, it's so hard to tell the difference between all of these places -- they're all so good! The service is super quick and you don't have to wait long. There's plenty of seating as well. The thing that stood out to me here was that they sell cute espresso/coffee mugs that you can take home as a souvenir. I love the little detail and idea of being able to bring something home from a memorable place.
My favorite pastel de nata that we ate in Porto. This location of Manteigaria is combined with a coffee house, so you can watch them make the nata and order it on one side of the shop, and order coffee on the other side. There is some indoor and outdoor seating. We grabbed two nata plus a small coffee for €3.60. Each nata is only €1.30 which is such a steal! The nata was still super warm when we got it. We were planning to eat it later, since we were trying to save stomach space for dinner, but we ate one immediately while it was still warm. It was so good!! My friend and I both agreed this was better than the one we had the previous day from Fabrica de Nata.
Lovely Pastel de Nata, just steps from IC Porto, which is why I've been here ~5x times. The first one was super warm/mind blowing. The next couple visits were also quite good. However, for my most recent trip, I specifically asked for a hot/warm one (bc it's makes a HUGE difference) and the worker said they're all warm. I take a bite and it's room temperature... Word of advice - making sure yours is piping hot for maximum flavor/enjoyment.
This was my favorite of the 3 pastel de nata places I tried in Porto. You really can't go wrong with any of them but somehow this one just had a little more to it. The crust was light buttery and flakey. Maybe it was caramelized a little more than the others. Be sure to add cinnamon and sugar on top. I think I prefer the cinnamon first then the sugar. It was also connected to Delta (the coffee house) which produces good coffee drinks. So it's a great symbiotic relationship.
We happened to walk by this shop and decided to try their pastel de nata. This was one of the shops that was supposed to be a top contender, but I had nothing to compare it to since it was my first time having it. It was fun to see the workers making these treats! We ordered one each and sprinkled some cinnamon and powdered sugar on top. She also got a cup of esresso? and I got a nonalcoholic drink that was a bit refreshing. The pastries were really good! I liked the flavor and the crust was crispy. FYI, there is no seating, but a little standing room in the back if you want to enjoy your treats there.
These egg tarts are everywhere in Portugal. Just like how Belgium is known for their waffles. Portugal is known for their egg tarts or also known as pastel de nata. This bakery had the most reviews and the highest reviews among other bakeries that serve the same thing. The difference is that there's always pastries that are being made so you know that whatever is coming out or whatever you're ordering is always going to be fresh and probably sitting there less than only an hour. When you eat these pastries, you'll know exactly why the whole country is known for this. The people there are quick that will get you everything you want very quickly. There isn't really any sitting space but you can stand and eat and have your coffee for a quick snack. There's often a line in front but it does move quickly so definitely wait in it because it's worth it
I understand why this place is popular. They make a solid pastel de nata. Due to the high turnover, the pastels are always fresh. The crust is delicate and flakey while the filling is velvet smooth. Each bite is pure bliss! The customer service is friendly and welcoming. Always buy two as one is not enough! I brought some before heading to the airport as I was told they stay fresh for up to 3 days at room. We managed to save one to test the 3 days freshness theory. While not as amazing as the day it was baked, the pastel still tasted good read more
A tasty €1.50 treat! I managed to go when there was no line (my kind of spot) and it was a seamless process to order at the counter and then pay at the station right near the door. The pastel de nata has a smooth filling and flaky outside. It'd be a perfect treat to compliment coffee only I don't drink coffee after 12p! As this to your to visit list when you're in Porto. read more
4 months ago
wowow! amazing pastel de natas - they were very warm and crispy! the pastry itself is like a croissant dough, but even more flaky. i do wish the custard was a bit less sweet, and firmer; it was difficult to eat the pastry as the custard was not fully set in the middle, and liquid when biting into it. otherwise, amazing caramelly flavor, with almost a malted sugar taste. the coffee was just ok, but the tarts were great! the wait was not that long either, we were there on a monday morning, and were served immediately for the egg tarts - the coffee line is a bit longer of a wait, but expected. read more
What else do you say about a place with thousands of reviews online? The hype is worth it. Best pastel de natas we had in Porto, so much so we went twice. Walk all the way to the back so you can see bakers making them fresh! This is a casual spot that only sells these and coffee/espresso. Definitely not a sit down type of place. read more
Manteigaria was our #2 on our tour de pasteis de nata in Portugal. It was #1 until we tried pasteis de Belém, which is in a league of their own. Don't get me wrong: the natas are solid: creamy custard, crispy pastry. The coffee was good too. There's many Manteigaria locations scattered throughout Porto and Lisbon to get your nata fix. Like, everywhere I turned there was another one! read more
Came here after our 7 pm dinner so that we can try the pastel de nata at the bakery that has been rated the top depending on what article on the internet says it is. There was a short line to get our order. I saw a YouTube video saying you should get the pastel de nata that has the most burnt sugar on the custard. I told that to the guy handing out the pastel de nata but there was some translation lost since he didn't take the time to look for the burnt top and just got whatever ones he picked. And for that, 4 stars Definitely Manteigaria was good but haven't tried the other bakeries for a taste comparison. My wife's first time trying it, she loved the crunch of the crust and the subtle custard taste compared to the Asian version of this. We ordered 2 for 3 euros and ate it while going back to our hotel. read more
1 year ago
I haven't tried every Mata specialist in Porto, but wow. The paste is de Mata beer were fabulous. Our friends who live in Porto said we should sprinkle cinnamon on the pasties and have a shot of gonna with them. Are we ever glad that we did just that. Gonna is a Portuguese liqueur made with Gina berries. It's sweet and goes perfectly with nata. I'm writing this on the train to Lisbon, which also has a Manteigaria. read more
1 year ago
There was a line going out the door so my friend and I curiously joined the queue, which moved quickly (thankfully). We were dying to try some pastel de natas, and this place did not disappoint. The egg tart was freshly hot with a slightly caramelized top and flakey edges. It was really smooth and creamy with a hint of cinnamon (might be a dealbreaker if you're not a cinnamon fan). Personally, I found it a bit on the sweet side so I was glad I had coffee to balance it out. read more
You can't visit Portugal without eating pastéis de natas! It's an absolute must. We were recommended by our tour guide to try Manteigaria after we informed him that we first tried the egg tarts at Nat'elier and at Fabrica da nata. Honestly, it's so hard to tell the difference between all of these places -- they're all so good! The service is super quick and you don't have to wait long. There's plenty of seating as well. The thing that stood out to me here was that they sell cute espresso/coffee mugs that you can take home as a souvenir. I love the little detail and idea of being able to bring something home from a memorable place. read more
2 months ago
My favorite pastel de nata that we ate in Porto. This location of Manteigaria is combined with a coffee house, so you can watch them make the nata and order it on one side of the shop, and order coffee on the other side. There is some indoor and outdoor seating. We grabbed two nata plus a small coffee for €3.60. Each nata is only €1.30 which is such a steal! The nata was still super warm when we got it. We were planning to eat it later, since we were trying to save stomach space for dinner, but we ate one immediately while it was still warm. It was so good!! My friend and I both agreed this was better than the one we had the previous day from Fabrica de Nata. read more
Lovely Pastel de Nata, just steps from IC Porto, which is why I've been here ~5x times. The first one was super warm/mind blowing. The next couple visits were also quite good. However, for my most recent trip, I specifically asked for a hot/warm one (bc it's makes a HUGE difference) and the worker said they're all warm. I take a bite and it's room temperature... Word of advice - making sure yours is piping hot for maximum flavor/enjoyment. read more
This was my favorite of the 3 pastel de nata places I tried in Porto. You really can't go wrong with any of them but somehow this one just had a little more to it. The crust was light buttery and flakey. Maybe it was caramelized a little more than the others. Be sure to add cinnamon and sugar on top. I think I prefer the cinnamon first then the sugar. It was also connected to Delta (the coffee house) which produces good coffee drinks. So it's a great symbiotic relationship. read more
We happened to walk by this shop and decided to try their pastel de nata. This was one of the shops that was supposed to be a top contender, but I had nothing to compare it to since it was my first time having it. It was fun to see the workers making these treats! We ordered one each and sprinkled some cinnamon and powdered sugar on top. She also got a cup of esresso? and I got a nonalcoholic drink that was a bit refreshing. The pastries were really good! I liked the flavor and the crust was crispy. FYI, there is no seating, but a little standing room in the back if you want to enjoy your treats there. read more
2 years ago
These egg tarts are everywhere in Portugal. Just like how Belgium is known for their waffles. Portugal is known for their egg tarts or also known as pastel de nata. This bakery had the most reviews and the highest reviews among other bakeries that serve the same thing. The difference is that there's always pastries that are being made so you know that whatever is coming out or whatever you're ordering is always going to be fresh and probably sitting there less than only an hour. When you eat these pastries, you'll know exactly why the whole country is known for this. The people there are quick that will get you everything you want very quickly. There isn't really any sitting space but you can stand and eat and have your coffee for a quick snack. There's often a line in front but it does move quickly so definitely wait in it because it's worth it read more
1 year ago
The ambiance and location are what makes this bakery & coffee shop stand out. Located in downtown Porto, you need to check it out. Plenty of seats in this spacious location with plenty of strong coffee and fresh pastries. read more
2 years ago
Pastel de Nata Omg I sadly was underwhelmed by pasteis de nata when I first arrived in Portugal, finding it a little too sweet for my taste and not that remarkable. But once I tried the famous Manteigaria, I couldn't get enough!! They make their pasteis de nata so perfect, not too sweet, perfectly flaky, and they let you add cinnamon and/or powdered sugar on top!!!! I think I had at least one a day. I even bought some home to share with family and friends!! read more
When in Portugal...you must try their famous pastéis de nata. Their flaky crust filled with sweet custard a can't be passed up. I was skeptical at first because the pictures of them just do not do justice to the treat. This brand appears to be a chain and you can find them in other locations. The location I visited is connected to Delta coffee and also located right next to the Bolhão market. There was a small line but it went quickly. The dessert was warm and is recommended eating them right away. They are ok cold but way better warm. The shop has windows into the kitchen allowing you to view the process of making the deliciousness. read more
2 years ago
There are standing counters. There was a line, but it moved fairly quickly. This is one of the top bakeries for the pastel de nata. You can see the workers making it behind glass. It was delicious. read more
Since I had the best pastel de nata at Pasteis de Belém in Lisbon, Manteigaria in Porto is the closest to it. Their buttery crusts are similar but less crusty and the yolk is slightly sweeter. All they sell are the natas and coffee. They usually have long lines but they move fast since there are no seatings. read more
8 months ago
You cannot go the Lisbon and not go to Manteigaria to enjoy Pastel De Nata. Enjoy them warm with cinnamon on it. I highly recommend this place. You can find them at the TimeOut Market or other locations. Truly fantastic Pastes De Nata. read more
2 years ago
Amazing spot for coffee and pastel de natas! The line can be long, but it goes by quick! The pastel de natas are extremely warm and flaky, and not too sweet!! The inside is clean with few tables, which are usually full. There's also outdoor seating that was full when we visited. Overall, would highly recommend! It's also close to the big market too! read more
The best Pastel de Nata I've had in Porto! Had it with an espresso and it was pure delight. The pastry was hot out of the oven with the caramelized custard on top. Beautiful decor and friendly counter service. This is a must-do in Porto!!! read more
2 years ago
There's a long line for a good reason. Delicious pastis de natas made right in front of you. As others have said, try to get a hot one straight from the oven. Delicious and thankfully the line didn't move too slowly! read more
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The server took our order immediately, self seated. The place is very cozy. The Portuguese egg tarts were delicious! Krispy outer shell with warm egg filling with just the right amount of sweetness, would eat more!! Coming back here for desserts! read more
5 years ago
Just steps from my hotel in Porto, Manteigaria provided the best egg tarts I had during my recent trip to Portugal! (To be sure, I consumed ~20 or so over a 6 day period - is that healthy)? The flavors were rich, smooth and crispy all at the same time, making for the perfect quick but fulfilling breakfast washed down with an espresso. Pasteis de Nata were definitely one of my favorite food items in Portugal, and you know you've found the right spot when it's the only item on the menu. I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone in the area! read more
4 years ago
Beautiful shop specializing in making the national pastry of Portugal, pastel de nata. It is an egg custard tart that is rich and flavorful. read more
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R. de Alexandre Braga, 24
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