What to order

Pastéis de nata – the original recipe, served warm. Slightly different to others in Lisbon, with a more creamy, milky custard.

Why it’s here

The original home of the pastel de nata, dating back to 1837. A must-visit in Belém to try the iconic version straight from the source.

Tip

About a 20 minute taxi from the city centre. Expect a queue, but it moves quickly. The outside line is usually for takeaway – go inside for table service and a shorter wait.

Iconic and worth visiting — but we found a few spots we actually preferred (included in the full map).