Neighbourhood
Alfama
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, a maze of lanes, tiled houses, washing lines and fado bars.
Food and drink · Portugal · Lisbon
Pasteis de Belem
The famous bakery that has made custard tarts to a secret recipe for generations.
about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Pasteis de Belem matters
This is the pilgrimage spot for pasteis de nata. The bakery claims a secret recipe, and the tarts come out warm with flaky pastry and creamy custard. Dust with cinnamon and sugar, then eat them standing or find a table in the tiled rooms. The queue looks scary but moves fast.
Talking points
- Add cinnamon and icing sugar.
- Takeaway queues move faster than the seated area.
- It is a short walk from the monastery.
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