Pastéis de nata need no introduction. This specialty of Portuguese confectionery is part of our culture and one of the things that tourists most like to taste. From the north to the south of the country, many cafés and pastry shops sell this delicious product. But where can you find some of the best pastéis de nata in Porto?
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Where to eat pastéis de nata in Porto
This list isn’t definitive, of course, but it brings together some of our favorite places to eat pastéis de nata in Porto. Get ready for an itinerary that is, to say the least, delicious.
1 – Castro
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Castro produces some of the best pastéis de nata you can find in Porto and the surrounding area.
Located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, near the Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa), this is one of the places you should consider when you want to indulge in this sweet treat.
Here, the cream is properly matured and the pastry is crispy and crunchy. If you’ve never tried it, it’s worth a try.
Where: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 61
2 – Fábrica da Nata
Located in the busy Rua de Santa Catarina, fábrica da Nata is another place you should consider when it comes to indulging.
The filling is liquid, the cream fresh and the pastry crunchy. So it’s no surprise that this is one of our favorite pastéis de nata in Porto.
Where: Rua de Santa Catarina, 331 (and other locations)
3 – Manteigaria – Delta Q space
Located near the Bolhão Market, manteigaria is a must for anyone who likes custard tarts.
This place also has the particularity of combining the passion for pastéis de nata (custard tarts) with the cult of coffee, as this is where you’ll find the Delta Q coffee shop. Another suggestion: the Manteigaria located in Rua dos Clérigos.
Where: Rua de Alexandre Braga, 24
4 – Confeitaria do Bolhão
Strategically located, Confeitaria do Bolhão is one of the oldest in the city of Porto, having opened its doors for the first time in the 19th century. XIX.
There you can find our ‘beloved’ pastéis de nata, but also other specialty products such as cakes, croissants, regueifas, among many others.
Where: 339 Formosa Street
5 – Nata Lisboa
Rua das Flores is one of our readers’ favorite streets, but this is also where you’ll find other pastéis de nata, which are worth trying.
At Nata Lisboa, which is also on Rua Santa Catarina (and deserves a visit, of course),the pastéis de nata are creamy and the puff past ry is crispy.
Where: Rua das Flores, 291
6 – Natas d’ouro
This suggestion will allow you to taste pastéis de nata in a different way. How? Here you can eat this specialty with flavor, nothing more and nothing less, port wine.
Where: Rua Sá da Bandeira, 115
7 – Ribeiro Bakery
Founded in 1878, Padaria Ribeiro is one of the porto’s historic stores which is still open to the public today.
More than a century old, this is a reference point in Invicta, but also a great option for those who want delicious pastéis de nata in Porto.
A bonus for the bravest
Eating good pastéis de nata (custard tarts) in Porto isn’t complicated, the hard part is choosing the best places. In addition to the list shared above, we’d like to leave a suggestion for lovers of unusual recipes. What does this mean?
Well, if you stop by the Real By Casa da Calçada cafeteria, you’ll find different flavors from the usual, but just as delicious:
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- Salted caramel
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- Chocolate
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- Red fruits
These products are the brainchild of chef Emiliano Savio and pastry chef Mónica Cadavez and could be an option for those who like to go beyond the classics!
Where: Rua de Rodrigues Sampaio, 105
