Pastel de nata is the protagonist in typical Portuguese bars

Casas de São Paulo offers original versions; see where to find it.

Pastel de Belém is “from Belém” only in Portugal. Here in Brazil it is natal crayon🇧🇷 This is because the traditional Portuguese dessert was invented by the monks of the Jerónimos Monastery, in the Lisbon neighborhood that bears the same name as the dessert and has a certified origin. The same happens with other delicacies, such as the Coimbra pastry, for example.

Legends tell that the recipe was born as a way to exploit the gems left over from the processing of wafers and that it was sold in the surrounding area to keep the monastery standing. The preparation was consolidated, and it became a sort of tradition to visit the region to taste the dessert.

Although they do not carry the original name in Brazil, the houses that offer homemade custard tarts are no different. Check out some places that serve the deliciousness.

Quinta do Marquis

The establishment located at 1853 Faria Lima cultivates a bit of Portuguese culture in the traditional recipes present there. In the typical showcase of the bakery, the handmade custard tarts rest in one of the rooms of the house.

Served very hot, the unit costs R$8.50 and melts in your mouth.

Av. Brg. Faria Lima, 1853, Jardim Paulistano. 3371-2300. 06h / 21h (Sat. and Sun. 07h / 17h)

Cream art

The Portuguese emporium Arte Nata, in Rua Frei Caneca, is another typical pastry shop of the Portuguese country that offers a series of desserts.

The handmade pastel de nata costs R$12.20.

Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, Bela Vista. 3263-0803. 8:00 / 17:00 (closed on Saturday and Sunday)

Manor of the Republic

The Solar da República restaurant is dedicated to serving typical Portuguese dishes and desserts.

The establishment’s pastel de nata has a toasted crust and a soft cream on the palate. Each unit of the delicacy costs R$13.

Rua Marquês de Itu, 134, Vila Buarque. 3222-5402. 11am / 11pm (Fri & Sat; 11am / 12am)

Cod, Wine and Co.

The Bacalhau, Vinho e Cia house was born with the aim of highlighting the great possibilities of cod, which appears in the vast majority of dishes served on site.

However, it is not only the fish that shines on the restaurant’s menu, and the pastel de nata house does not lose its prominence.

The dessert is served in two versions: a more elaborate one served on plates and a traditional one. Both cost R$25 and R$15 respectively.

R. Barra Funda, 1067, Barra Funda. 3666-0381. 11:39 / 23:00 (Sun. 11:30 / 17:00 and Mon. 11:30 / 16:00)

Lisbon butter

Another bakery specializing in Portuguese delicacies is Manteigaria Lisboa, in Vila Olímpia. The house offers pastel de nata in traditional flavors and with banana, which cost R$10.80 and R$11.60 respectively.

In addition to sweets, the establishment offers the same savory delicacies.

Rua Ramos Batista, 372, Vila Olimpia. 3849-1621. 10am / 8pm (Wednesday 8am / 8pm)

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