I thought after Pasteis de Belem I wasn't going to get a pastel de nata that good again, but that's until I came here. The one from here was absolutely amazing. The layers of pastry on the outside were super thick - the most amount of layers I've seen on the double-digit ones that I've eaten. This makes the crunch earth-shattering, but still so easy to bite through. The pastry layers cascade down into the center, creating ripples of individual crunches along the way that is so immensely satisfying to consume. But what's truly spectacular is the inside. Upon the first bite, the custardy center oozes out like molten lava. You better make sure you have a plate under this, because the bright yellow goo is as addicting to taste as it is dangerous to your hands or clothing. The flavor is simply perfect - just the right amount of sweetness, citrus, and egginess. It's honestly unbelievable how good and irresistible this is. Comparing it to Pasteis de Belem, I think I would actually put this slightly over. The extra layers and the more liquidy center just do it for me. That's an iconic place, but comparing simply on what I liked better, I think this takes the cake (or tart). Overall, pretty close to the best baked good I've ever had. 9.75/10 read more

Pastelaria Versailles - pastel de nata - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Landing in a foreign airport unsettling enough...sleepless, hungry and blurry eyed. The waft of fresh French pastries redirected our attention to this café on the concourse caught the attention of a majority of our senses. Most polished, black and white tiled Versailles offered a clear array of sandwiches, beverages and seating options-albeit some occupied as 'sleeper sofas' for weary wanderers. Service prompt, polite and reasonable with a variety of food and beverage choices not found in America. Lovely. read more

So this is a delayed review--going thru my drafts and trying to write the ones I missed a while back! Came in April 2022 for a light morning snack based on seeing good reviews. Based on the items I ordered, everything was just passable. Maybe I'm not really appreciating the difference in textures between similar pastries in different countries, but even compared to several other bakeries and cafes in Lisbon, this was my least favorite. (Overall outside of pasteis de nata, I found pastries and baked goods in Portugal to be a bit drier, breadier, and sweeter than some other countries.) The chocolate croissant I ordered used melted chocolate sprinkles on top and inside, and the bread was laminated on the outside but kinda dense and dry on the inside, no airy pockets, just bready. The palmier tasted a bit stale, like when a crispy cookie has been sitting out and softened. The croquettes were average. The espresso was pretty normal. I sat outside since it was a nice day, they had a number of tables and patrons dining outside. They seemed to be understaffed bc it took a while for the server to come out and take my order, though the food came pretty quickly once ordered. Inside it's a very old-school feel, very ornate with many mirrors and liquor shelves along the wall. Not sure about prices now though will say in 2022 they were very reasonable. read more

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You know a place is good when it's packed with locals at 8am. I highly recommend the cod fish cake because it doesn't taste greasy and the filling has lots of fish. read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I heard this is the only place that has chocolate pastel de nata. I didn't see it in the case and asked about it. They said it's not something they always have, the last time he's seen it was 2 months ago. He suggested the chocolate cake since I asked for the chocolate pastel. So I got that and a coffee and coffee with milk. The chocolate cake was very rich but rather thin I wish the chocolate part was twice as thick. The crust on the bottom was also chocolate. The chocolate cake and coffee came out to 5.95€ I thought that was quite pricy at least compared to Porto. I guess I'll find out in the next few days as it was only my first day in Lisbon. read more

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I stopped here multiple times and the majority of the times the desserts were great. The service is a little rough even for Lisbon but it's worth the stop in. read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Perfect place to have breakfast! I was visiting Lisbon for work and staying at the doubletree close by. My boss loves pastel de nata and we were on a mission to eat them every chance we had. He found this little cafe and we walked on over. This place is classic, beautiful chandeliers in the ceiling, mirrors on the walls, gold trimmings. You can either order and eat at the counter or you can get a table. We opted for a table which was great because we were able to look at the menu in English. There is a case full of all different kinds of pastries as well. We ended up getting two different kinds of breads and a pastel de nata and two Americanos. The pan de deus was my favorite with the sugar on top. The bread was airy and fluffy and delicious when dipped into the coffee. Service was fast and the place was clean. read more

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I love the overall service in this restaurant. We had to wait a couple of minutes to get seating but it was in the middle of lunch time. The two servers were on the lookout for us and as soon as a table opened up we sat down I had a double expresso and it was really nice and strong. I also wanted to try queen cake because that's a seasonal item and my friend got the Hungarian cookies with chocolate. The queen cake was good, it's just a little dry so I focused on the cookies. They were delicious and nice and soft. I especially like the chocolate with the shortbread. We actually brought some home to have in the apartment and I wish we had gotten more. I would definitely come back for the service, the ambiance the nice strong coffee and heavenly cookies. This is a very popular place with a lot of people coming in to pick up delicious desserts for the holidays. I especially like the vibe inside with all the people just enjoying themselves in this cute little coffee shop where it seems like the locals enjoy. read more

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Lovely old school feel to place. The fish needed to be deboned better. The staff attentive but not intrusive. It seems many regular neighborhood patrons. read more

This was my first of several stops for pastel de nata, and it wasn't bad. The interior is bright and lively, a great way to get the day started. There were many different options for pastries, and the almond pastel was another one we tried. The tart came out cold; it's premade and sitting behind the counter until picked up for orders. I guess you have to ask for it to be heated, and it was on the sweeter side, but the crust is nice and flakey but holds together decently well, and the egg custard tasted great with cinnamon and a cappucino. I would like to try some of the other options though, as I was told that you cannot go wrong with any selection here. read more

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I had a 4 1/2 hour layover in Lisbon and decided to leave the airport to see what I could find that was in decent distance and wouldn't stop me from catching my flight home. After googling quite a bit, I came across this establishment and I was very happy to say that the takeout line on the Sunday was actually a lot less than the seating line. I got half a dozen Natas and a Nutella filled doughnut. I'm so impressed at the level of freshness because they not only lasted my flight home but my fridge until five days. I can't wait to go back to Lisbon and pop into this place for a proper meal. read more

They were on a celebration for their 97th year in business so we had to try it out. However, the pastries were so so. The egg tarts were very sweet and soggy. I would still give them 4 stars because the pastry shell was still really good and I did go towards the end of the day. Hopefully it'll be better next time. read more

With a huge location at the airport it is safe to say most visitors cannot miss Versailles, but for those venturing to the original Pastelaria on Avenida da República the experience is a step back in time featuring big variety and a mostly local clientele. Also known as Café Versailles, several composed plates offered alongside Pastries sweet and savory, it is inside the 1920's space that guests will find marble and stained-glass surrounding dark wood and chandeliers made of crystal. Mostly unchanged across 90 years, with prices on par to other less-storied Portuguese Pastelaria, a duo of Pastel featuring Cod or Egg Custard each perform as expected, the former arguably Lisbon's best thanks to delicate insides and a crisp exterior devoid of Oil. Happy to partake in quality Espresso, as opposed to ubiquitous Nespresso, Versailles' Castanha Ovo packs a lot of Egg and Sugar inside its super-thin skin while a half-dipped Palmier and sopping-wet Saco beneath delicate Cream are each enjoyable. read more

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We had driven up from Monchique, checked in to the Jupiter and wandered up the road to somewhere that looked nice through the window... Good choice...it was late but bustling, loads of people I thought, queuing, and was about to turn around and go out again but no, eating at the counter We were welcomed in and after a short discussion between waiters as to where we could be seated, it was really busy, we were seated towards the back...which did mean were weren't in the way and being harried Just a couple of omelettes, water, a 50cl of house rouge, 1 dessert and a couple of double espressos...€35.90. All good and I have to say our waiter was excellent, very efficient but polite and friendly...and spoke English too (6 or 7 languages between us but Portuguese is something else...) The menu is fairly extensive so this really is a good place to go when you really don't know where to start or what you want...and if you want cakes or desserts...! More locals than tourists I would say; always a good sign Recommended read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Good to be out of the way from all the bustle - a busy place - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Befitting the name, the interior of this pastry shop is rather grand, with all the wall mirrors, chandelier and old world decor. They have a very long counter, so it was exciting to see trays after trays of different types of pastries as you walk along the long glass case. However, maybe because they need to make so many pastries to make the cases look good... I don't find them very fresh even though we went fairly early in the morning (flight from US arrived at 6ish am, left luggage at hotel and went searching for breakfast). The pastais de nata were cold! We had coffee and tried a few things we randomly picked from the cases, not quite knowing what they were till we bite into it. Not impressed with anything but the decor. read more

The onion soup was delicious! They have excellent pastries too! A must try if you're visiting. You can ask for the snack menu if you're in the mood for a sandwich. read more

Gorgeous, old-school place with an even more gorgeous pastries display. It's cool because they have both desserts and whiskey, so it's my husband's wet dream. He and I shared a chocolate croissant, and it was delectable. It tasted so fluffy and fresh and the chocolate doesn't taste like Hershey's crap because it's real chocolate. It's not too sweet and it's not too filling, even though it's huge (about the size of two fists). Come here for a dessert stop! Lisbon knows how to do pastries so well! read more

My hotel was located far outside of the tourist zones of Lisbon, but the added bonus is being able to see a real local neighborhood. Pastelaria Versailles bakes up dozens and dozens of different, beautiful, and delicious pastries...and most are priced just about €1! As in €1.10 or €1.25! Or even less than €1! Even the famous Portugese Pastel is only €1.10. Sadly I was only in Lisbon for 2 nights, so I only had enough stomach to try a few tasty things here. Since its located outside the tourist zones, the staff here barely speak any English, but they were still friendly enough. Everything is displayed in a long glass case alongside the equally enormous and elegant bar. Just smile and point to what you want. The gorgeous old world interior feels like a time warp back to the 1930s-40s. Each visit I was the lone lost tourist surrounded by locals. I just love finding delicious local places like this on my travels! read more

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Very friendly server greeted us nicely right off the bat!!! Great place for breakfast and so many pastries to choose from. Their coffee is great as well!!! read more

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As the name would suggest, beautifully decorated interiors with French flair, a well stocked wall shelving with fine liquors, and beautifully presented pastries. In addition to the delicious nata, I tried some vanilla and strawberry gelato. Top notch service, welcoming ambiance and enough to have a casual conversation while enjoying a coffee or tea. I plan to try breakfast next time as it is highly recommended. Well worth the trip here if you visit Lisbon. read more

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Really great experience, so nice people and delicious food ! Beautiful traditional decoration, in order to imitate the well known castle Versailles 5/5 read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Pastelaria - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This is a distant third behind Belem and Manteigaria. It's a nice enough place with good hot chocolate, alcoholic beverages for the adults and more dessert choices than anyone knows what to do with. I opted for one of the natas and a small glass of the cherry Portuguese Brandy, which actually wasn't bad. As far as natas go, this wasn't even close to the other two, but it was still good. I feel like they just don't do the volume that some others do, so maybe that has something to do with it. I did have a nice time here and it's a sit down place that is beautiful. read more

This place has a very old school feel, and there are much fewer tourists here since it's farther from the main tourist area. We happened to be staying nearby, so it was convenient for us. They do full meal service and have lots of pastries, but I had read about their pastel de nata. You can eat on the patio or get a table or eat standing at the counter, which is what we opted for since we didn't want a full meal. The pastry case has all the items on display, so you can walk along it and see what you're interested in. - Pastel de nata: more like vanilla pudding - too sweet for me. The crust had good layers / flakiness - Chocolate pastel de nata: like chocolate pudding in the filling - unusual - Shrimp fritter: smelled better than it tasted - not a lot of shrimp, thicker batter - Veal croquette: the clear winner of the croquettes - freshly fried, meaty, flavorful - Cod croquette: classic With 2 espressos, it was €7.70 for everything - pretty reasonable! It had an old Viennese cafe feel, with lots of locals and an older crowd. It's worth checking out for the experience. Definitely try the veal croquette! read more

Food was good but keep in mind that the folks there did not speak English. Also you must decide if you choose to stand or sit when you are eating because you can't do both since the space is narrow. Additionally, some of the food served on the counter is not in the menu. Their cod croquet were my favorite. An ample amount of fish with a bit of potato and herbs were deep fried till it was tender and crispy. There was a lot of people there so their croquets are always fresh. read more

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I went to the airport location. The almond croissant was good. Service was fast. Xxxxz read more

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Great coffee and pastries for breakfast. Skip the insane lines further downtown at that famous custard tart place and get them here. I had breakfast at the counter here each morning. If I lived here I would probably be here every morning for a quick breakfast. Other info / details: Portuguese pastry shop. Has a long counter for quick eating, but table seating is available as well (probably at a higher price / table fee). They speak a little english, but try some Portuguese, it helps. They also serve simple lunches which seemed popular with the locals. Near the Sheraton Lisbon Hotel, the hotel where the maids steal from your room. read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Custard tart. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Wonderful place, we actually had breakfast here twice during our visit. We arrived for breakfast looking for something more substantial than pastries and were rewarded with the finest bacon and eggs I think I have ever enjoyed, a wonderful omelette and great cafe con leche. The waiters were wonderful on both occasions whether we communicated in English, Spanish or our broken Portuguese, they made is feel very welcome. We loved the pastries and fruit as well, especially the chocolate pastel de nata, the only chocolate ones we found in the city. Do yourself a favor and visit the WC to wash you hands in the opulent marble fountain. We loved it here and will return anytime we are in Lisbon! read more

Pastelaria Versailles - The bacon and eggs were amazing! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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This is my favorite pastelaria in Lisbon. I try to make it here every time I am in town. When you walk in the door, you feel as if you have been transported back into into the 1900's but in a good way - the decor it without equal and the food and service matches. Pastries and the usual assortment of finger foods are all excellent. This place is not as crowded as the usual tourist traps downtown and better in every way. Definitely a must while in Lisbon and its only a short walk from the Sheraton and Saldanha Metro station. read more

Very nice waiters, awesome pastries, very cheap prices - to sum it up, a perfect breakfast place! The waiters speak French, English and Portuguese so communication won't be a problem. read more

Pretty nice experience and can taste local. Suggested by Yelp, i had curiosity with outside. But the inside looks pretty luxurious and even romantic. Super diversity of choice makes you hard to choose one. Strongly recommend. read more

Luckily, this was pretty close to the Sheraton, so we went here for breakfast one morning and were pleasantly surprised by the lovely, vintage interior--love the Victorian old shop vibe. This place offered what I call a "carbonanza" --a bonanza of carbs. Every form of pastry, bread and dessert you could dream up can be yours here. The #1 thing we went for was the chocolate pastel de nata, which we saw nowhere else, and is, as you might imagine, awesome. Not sure if I was there on an off day, as others raved about the croissants, so I was expecting some Parisian amazing croissants, but it was really dry and underwhelming. That's why it didn't get 5 stars from me. Loved our waiter. He anticipated that we might pay with a 20, and when we did, he took one tray off the top, to reveal the exact amount of change, which felt like a magic trick. We all laughed and it just made the stop more memorable. He didn't speak English, but we managed just fine. If you want to find one of the vintage/ historic spots with desserts that is not flat-ass packed with people, this is a good alternative. It wasn't empty, but way more mellow than one of the main tourist district dessert stops. read more

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Loved the ambiance of the place and being able to sit outside. Came here for breakfast and they were accommodating to serve eggs from the lunch menu. The decor inside is traditional and classic European with dim lighting and glass chandeliers on the ceiling. The bread basket served carried an assortment of freshly baked breads that were delicious to eat just by themselves. The host was helpful with recommendations and was very friendly. Us speaking English was not an issue at all. The fresh cheese sandwich on the breakfast menu is a must try. The ham and eggs scrambled was ok. They also have a bakery with a wide array of options to choose from. We tried the chocolate cake which goes on the have to try list and the custard cakes they served complimentary were excellent too with the custard inside being really light. read more

Rows & rows of pastries, also the only place I've seen that has the pastel de nata in chocolate . There is less crust than the ones from Pasteis de Belem but still very good. Looked like a great spot for tea or coffee post-dinner. read more

Pastelaria Versailles - Chocolate!! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Lisbon, 11

My first meal in Portugal was here and it was delicious. This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend from Spain, who once got stuck in Lisbon and happened upon this place. I was super excited to try it after my 40 minute walk from the hotel in slightly drizzling weather. I was not disappointed! Everything I ordered was mouth-watering and I would've ordered a box to go if it weren't raining and I wasn't going to be out and about all day. I couldn't tell you the names of the items I ordered, but I will say that I loved everything (seriously everything!) I tried here. Can't wait to return the next time I'm in Lisbon!!! read more

Used to be "one of the most go" places in Portugal, unfortunately, the quality of the food has gone done quite a bit, some cakes and pastries still hold up, but the same can't be said about other aspects. The Rissois used to be crisp anytime of day....not they are a spongy mess the bolas de berlim seem to have come from any cheap cafe.but on the other hand, space is as beautiful as ever read more

The pastries are amazing. The smokers on the outside patio are not a pleasant experience. read more

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classic old school feel and decor. portuguese coffee with nata to start the day. mafra bread with beef but would be better toasted. buttered milk bread ok. veal croquette the best compared to folhado which is overgrown puff pastry. fresh fruit cherries in season right now read more

We were staying in Saldanha, and wouldn't you know we HAD to walk by this shop to get to metro every day :) Truth is besides the McD across the street, a steakhouse and a burger place, I didn't really see any other food option nearby. We ate at Pastelaria Versailles almost daily during our 4-day stay in the area. 1st day we sat outside and had lunch. The "steak with egg in sauce" was fabulous! Their lunch menu is on the pricier end (€10+ for alot of the dishes). But their coffee & pastries are very reasonble - hence they're packed during breakfast time on weekends. The inside, as already mentioned, is gorgeous. We never really learnt what was the correct order of ordering. There always were people at the counter ordering (to eat at the counter or to-go). We ordered at the counter, but we would then sit down. Amazingly a waiter would then bring us the right items every time. We ordered at the counter only because we could point. There were so many pastries, and but I always stuck to the old standby, pastel de nata. I even bought some and took them home to my dad (along with the coconut and almond macaroons). For the most part we got by with English, but it's very clear that this is a local joint. The food, pastry and coffee are all solid. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. read more

Americans like me are ruining this city. Still, I understand that the tourism is helping a good amount. Never heard another America over the course of the last several years ... until last year. Now we are all over and it sucks. Still, old school spots like this one are worth the visit and already on the tourist map so I don't mind recommending it to my country folks. Service in nice. Pastries and coffee. Food is not really why you go here. read more

Best croissant I've had in a long time. It was a delight to find this place in the airport, where I could sit and enjoy a (really good) cappuccino and a pastry while awaiting my flight. read more