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    Pastelaria Alcôa

    4.3 (31 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Fruit Tart
    Lynn B.

    So eager to try this bakery around the corner from our hotel in Lisbon, but it was closed or super crowded every time. Finally had the chance and all the choices looked so tasty. Decided in the fruit test, which wasn't really sweet, which may be more of a Portuguese way of baking, since other pastries weren't sweet either.

    Variety of pastries
    Min Z.

    First class pastry place in Lisbon. We were dazzled by the many choices and got carried away and ordered five best sellers. If we had room in our stomachs, we would have tried every single one of them. They all looked so appealing. The were all fresh and delicious! I highly recommend.

    Dessert!!
    Jessica P.

    Popped in here for a quick coffee and pastry after walking in hilly Lisbon all morning. Service was quick and the pastry was delicious!

    Justin H.

    Really good pastries. So beautifully made and incredibly tasty. If you walk past this shop, I think it's a must to try something. Everything we sampled was delicious and very unique. They can package it up to go or you can eat it there.

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    Tommy A.

    Very delicious but they don't have space to sit I love the coffee I highly recommend to stop by for have coffee

    Pastelaria Alcôa 09/05/21
    Michael U.

    Established in 1957 Pastelaria Alcôa takes a more in-depth approach to baking than many of its competitors in Lisbon, a focus on the Cistercian monks of Sta. Maria de Alcobaça and Cós yielding several items not seen elsewhere. Well-regarded across multiple locations, self-proclaimed "Masters in Conventual Sweets" suggesting premium prices at the small storefront on Rua Garrett, customer service is far less cordial than at Santo António or Mexicana while the Pastel de Nata is not nearly so flaky or delicate. Producing mostly products built around Egg Yolks, the Pampilho offering a soggy sponge swirled with Custard, better bites included a Sugar-shellacked Palmier and Almond-based Tart, though the only real standout was a "Torrao Real" that eats like Castanha Ovo beneath shards of crystalized Caramel.

    Hsin-Yi W.

    The decor of Pastelaria Alcôa is classical and elegant, the display of their desserts and pastries is beautiful like art gallery. Most of their dessert were rewarded and simply made by egg or egg yolk which tasted similar to some traditional pastries in Taiwan. We had Coroa De Abadessa, the rewarded pastries in 2017, and the dessert was extremely delicate and we tried to cut it carefully but failed. It was also delicious with unique little salty and sweet taste.

    View from the Outside
    Lori N.

    I wandered into this bakery, after visiting, Bertrand, the oldest operating bookstore in the world. It's literally a just a few doors away, on the same side of the street. Simply put, this is a very attractive bakery with some really unique desserts, most of which I've never seen, but is what lured me inside. Of course, they have the omnipresent egg tarts, but there are so many other interesting dessert options. I got a little round orange ball with white paper wrapped around it. When I started peeling off the paper, the clerk told me that the paper was edible. I thought the young kid was kidding, but he ensured me he was telling me the truth. Lo and behold, the paper started dissolving on my tongue, as it was apparently made from sugar. I can't recall what it was labeled as, but it was just the little sweet pick me up I needed after lunch. (As Hubby parked himself at a coffee shop after our lunch so I could go shopping, I went "dessert shopping" instead). Not much seating, so most people just stand at the counters to enjoy their treats, but this place truly has some beautifully presented delectables.

    Krys P.

    You have to have super sweet tooth to enjoy the pastries here. Admittedly I am one, and this still borderlines on very, very sweet for me. Needless to say, my husband who likes to joke that his dentist pulled out his sweet tooth along with his wisdom teeth, was totally disappointed with his nata tart. Like most, we were drawn into the store while walking along Rua Garrett by the lovingly displayed cornucopia stand and the palatial interior. The desserts all look divine, meticulously crafted. Many of them were traditionally made in convents. Everything looks so attractive it's hard to pick one. I couldn't resist trying the Coroa da Abadessa, crown of the abbess. It's a dessert made with almond, hazelnut, egg and a ton of sugar and covered in a glittery nest of spun sugar. My complain is that there are only two little counter for you to eat standing up. We got our desserts and coffee (you can't quite skip the coffee when eating something so sweet and heavy) but there was nowhere for us to put them down. A kind couple let us squeezed in to share the space, but really, such beautiful dessert deserves to be eaten properly, sitting down and leisurely bite by bite.

    Kevin N.

    Cute shop filled with so many egg and almond pastries! I highly recommend just grabbing a few that look good and doing your own little taste test. I think everything is a little on the sweeter side, but it wasn't a problem for me. Toucinho do Ceu - Almond cake made from pork lard. Really good. It was what was what was recommend to get here. Nata - Classic nata taste!

    Selena Y.

    Clean and modern bakery with friendly service and beautifully presented pastries...but wow, the desserts here are very, very sweet. I made the mistake of sharing two desserts when I think ordering one would have been more than enough for two people. I tried their signature Cornucópia (recommended as Alcoa's most popular dessert), which is a light pastry cone with a custard-like filling made of egg yolk and sugar. I also tried their pumpkin paste cake and it had a very similar flavor to the Cornucópia filling, with just a thicker texture and a hint of pumpkin. Both were enjoyable, but super sweet. I was definitely was on a sugar high afterwards.

    Pastel de nata ao yummy!! Abadessa dessert is to die for

    Everything was absolutely delicious!!! I had the abadessa dessert and I am still dreaming with it. Totally grateful that I found this place

    My custardy haul for the night. About 12 Euro for my selection, but the splurge was worth it

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    Pastelaria Alcoa was okay. The natas were decent, and their award winning and popular almond-based pastries may not have fit my taste buds.

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    A little pricey, BUT I would 100% recommend!!! Amazing treats and the coffee is great as well!!

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    4.5 so many sweet treats. even the pumpkin tart. almost too sweet. need to have coffee with them!

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    Manteigaria - Pasteis de nata

    Manteigaria

    4.8(667 reviews)
    0.3 kmBairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Bairro Alto

    Manteigaria is a charming little shop that delivers one of the most satisfying and authentic pastel…read morede 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Oh no. Am I the only one who doesn't like the pastel de nata custard tarts this restaurant is so…read morefamous 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!

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    Manteigaria - Long counter to eat at

    Long counter to eat at

    Manteigaria - Portuguese tarts

    Portuguese tarts

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    Pasteis de Nata

    Confeitaria Nacional - Interior upstairs

    Confeitaria Nacional

    4.0(134 reviews)
    0.3 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Baixa
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    So here's the interesting thing - this was one of *many* places to get pastel de nata that made to…read moremultiple lists of places you had to stop, which meant I obviously had to stop at as many of them as possible over the course of the couple weeks I was in Portugal, a couple months ago, in both Porto and Lisbon (also to a lesser extent, Coimbra). This means I can now say who made them best, and more importantly, why. The interesting thing is, I didn't think the pastel de nata here were particularly great, on any dimension - fairly flimsy, doughy crust, with a pudding-like, drippy filling that was too sweet and not quite eggy enough. Don't get me wrong, I'd still eat them any time someone offered, they were still tasty, you just have a ton of options nearby, some of them notably better than the ones here. I also tried one of their fancy-looking cookies, which definitely looked fancier than it tasted. Was just a cookie. Dessert-wise I was unimpressed. They were also always fairly busy, which made ordering feel a bit rushed. So why am I still giving this bakery 5 stars, and why did I come back here a couple more times, including to get food to-go the morning we left, to get food to take on the plane with us? For exactly one reason, and it's a weird one: oddly enough, the samosas here are the best samosas I've ever had, and by a wide margin. You'd think the best samosas ever would come from an Indian restaurant or bakery, but nope, they're here. The other small savory food items we tried were also pretty good, but the samosas are the juiciest, meatiest, most perfectly bursting with spices samosas I've had. Who knew? They also had pretty solid espresso and pretty solid free-squeezed orange juice, but those aren't hard to find in Portugal (I miss seeing inexpensive fresh squeezed OJ all over the city... especially *truly* fresh squeezed, to order, from whole oranges. Portuguese OJ definitely was the best. Though obviously not *better* than other places you can get the same thing around - probably indeed the same oranges. Definitely better than anywhere you can get fresh OJ for a few bucks in the US, though, if you can find such a place. :p)

    The perfect rest stop in between exploring. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which…read moremade the experience even sweeter. I tried the African coconut cake and the lemon éclair--both were delicious, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care. A must-stop spot if you're craving great pastries and warm service.

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    Confeitaria Nacional - Wonderful pastry case

    Wonderful pastry case

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    Interior

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    Amorino

    Amorino

    4.5(91 reviews)
    0.2 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Baixa

    Amorino Gelato on Augusta Street is a must stop for anyone with a sweet tooth, and the line out the…read moredoor tells you everything you need to know. Despite the crowd, the service moved surprisingly fast and the whole experience felt well organized. You pay based on cone size rather than by the scoop, which means you can load up on flavors without the guilt of counting portions. I went with pistachio, mango and blueberry cheesecake, and the combination worked beautifully. What really sets Amorino apart is the presentation, the staff shape the gelato into a stunning flower design that almost feels too pretty to eat. I also grabbed a Nutella crepe which was every bit as good as it sounds. Beyond the gelato there are plenty of options to explore including their famous macarons, so it is worth taking a moment to browse before you order. If you are walking through the Baixa area, this is an easy and very rewarding detour.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Leave it to me to find an Amorino on my first night in Lisboa. We were walking from Prãca de…read moreComercio and stumbled upon this gem. I frequent the one in the ROD so it was not a shock when I dragged my friends in. It's the exact playbook as the one in Houston. You get in line, place your order and then choose your flavours. I went with my good ole faithful waffle with two scoops (hazelnut chocolate and salted caramel) of gelato and topped it off with hazelnut drizzle. The total was about $6.40 which is way cheaper than it is in the states. It was just as delicious and very much worth it. It's easy to find in you're in the Baixa area of Lisboa. Just follow the path.

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    Amorino
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    Gelato Therapy

    Gelato Therapy

    4.6(45 reviews)
    0.5 kmBaixa, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado

    Out after dinner treat, there's nothing like a great tasting Gelato after a good meal, I had limon,…read moreStrawberry and Banana in a waffle cone that was delicious, every layer, wife had Limon and Vanilla Basil, which I have to agree the Vanilla Basil was the best of all. Thank you Simon for a delicious dessert

    I'm a sucker for a gelateria with good artisanal flavors and this really hit the spot! I was here…read morea while back on vacation with some friends and we happened to run into this place while walking back to our AirBnB. Given you run into a thousand gelaterias while walking around Lisbon, I'm so glad we walked into this one! The store wasn't too busy when we popped by so we really had time to try some flavors out! Usually with gelato flavors, I like to stick to things that are a little less sweet or those that are more fruity. I ultimately went with the stracciatella and the coffee/espresso that they had but was able to sample some of the fruity flavors before that! Each flavor was perfect, light, and not too creamy. In fact, the fruit flavors had this brightness to them that was really refreshing! I was ultimately really happy with the two flavors I chose -- neither was too rich or heavy and the perfect snack for a warm, sunny afternoon. If I find myself back in Lisbon sometime soon (I hope so!), I'll definitely make my way back here. Try it out!

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    Gelato Therapy - Inside

    Inside

    Gelato Therapy - Stracciatella and café !

    Stracciatella and café !

    Gelato Therapy - Gelato Therapy - La fabbrica della felicità

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    Gelato Therapy - La fabbrica della felicità

    Fábrica da Nata

    Fábrica da Nata

    4.6(49 reviews)
    0.3 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Baixa

    Fábrica da Nata focuses on doing one thing extremely well: Portuguese custard tarts…read more The pastéis de nata are served fresh and warm, with the signature caramelized top that gives way to a smooth, creamy custard center. The custard strikes a great balance -- rich and eggy but not overly sweet. The pastry shell is where these really shine: thin layers of laminated dough baked until they're deeply golden and crisp. The result is that perfect textural contrast: crackly pastry on the outside and silky custard inside. Like most Portuguese pastry shops, the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter, the service is quick, and the focus is on getting the tarts to you while they're still warm from the oven. Cinnamon and powdered sugar are available to sprinkle on top, which adds a nice extra layer of flavour. Lisbon has many places competing for the title of best pastel de nata, but Fábrica da Nata holds its own. The quality is consistent, the tarts are fresh, and it's an easy stop whether you're looking for a quick snack or a traditional Portuguese pastry with coffee.

    This was our first stop for natas after arriving in Lisbon. Last time we ate upstairs with seats…read moreoverlooking the street but this visit we took them to go since we wanted to get back to our hotel due to the weather. Service was quick and both packed together in a paper sack. They were nice and warm. We had to remove them to add our cinnamon and powdered sugar in the store so that was one of the drawbacks of ordering to go. Luckily our hotel was just minutes away and the natas were still warm when we got back. Overall our mouths enjoyed the flaky, crunchy crust and creamy texture of the egg tart but it seemed bit too soft this time. Still in our top 3 places to grab pasteis de nata in Portugal.

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    Fábrica da Nata - Inside

    Inside

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