Also known as pastéis de Belém, pastéis de nata are true emblems of Portuguese gastronomy. These famous pastries, similar to tarts or flans, are made from a thin, crisp puff pastry filled with a smooth, lightly caramelized cream on top. It's simple: every Portuguese house has its own secret recipe!
Usually served warm, fresh from the oven, pastéis de nata are sprinkled with cinnamon, in the purest Portuguese tradition. Originating in Lisbon' s Belém district, where they have been served daily since the 19th century, these pastries have now crossed the country's borders and arrived in Paris!
Yes, you don't have to take a plane to enjoy real Lisbon pastéis de nata! Some of the capital's patisseries, cafés and Portuguese restaurants offer these iconic little marvels on their menus, to eat in or take away.
So, would you like to try some irresistible pastéis de nata in Paris? Here are the best places to find them!
Manteigaria, the authentic Portuguese pastéis de nata in Paris
The famous Portuguese pastry house Manteigaria has opened a patisserie in the Haut-Marais district, where you can enjoy its pastéis de nata! [Read more]
Jolie Miche, the new 17th century gourmet bakery with ancient flours
Jolie Miche is the name of the new bakery in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, and it has a lot to offer. Divine natural sourdough breads and ancient flours, ultra tasty pastries and top quality pastries, we want more. [Read more]
Canelas, the Portuguese pastry at Canal Saint-Martin
Pastel de Nata fans are in for a treat: Canelas, a Portuguese patisserie, has just opened on Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Papo, tasty Portuguese street food in the 11th arrondissement
This new little shop, called Papo, highlights a Portuguese speciality that is still little-known in Paris: papo, a small bread with fillings that comes in several delicious versions. [Read more]
Portuguese restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
How about a Portuguese lunch? Here are the best Portuguese addresses in Paris, including restaurants, sweet and savoury patisseries and even wine bars! [Read more]
Portuguese restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
