Also known as pastéis de Belém, pastéis de nata have become a true symbol of Portuguese cuisine. These famouspastries, similar to tartlets or "petits flans," are made from thin, crispy puff pastry, filled with a creamy, slightly caramelized custard on top. It's simple: every Portuguese bakery has its own secret recipe!
Usually served warm, fresh out of the oven, pastéis de nata are sprinkled with cinnamon, in the purest Portuguese tradition. Originally from theBelém district of Lisbon, where they have been served every day since the 19th century, these delicious little pastries have crossed borders to arrive in Paris. Much to the delight of food lovers!
Now you no longer need to fly to Lisbon to enjoy authentic pastéis de nata! Certain bakeries, as well as Portuguese cafés and restaurants in the capital, offer these iconic little treats on their menus, to eat in or take away.
So, would you like to indulge in 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]



Pasteis - danish from Jolie Miche Boulangerie
Somewhere between Pastéis and Danish, these crunchy sweets from Boulangerie Jolie Miche are just perfect. We recommend them. They are often available in different versions. [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]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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














