Pasteis de Belem

"If you're visiting Belém's Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, it is compulsory to stop at this picturesque café tiled with 17th-century scenes for its pasteis de Belém—."

"If you're visiting Lisbon, chances are you'll make your way to nearby Belem to see some age of Discoveries sites like the Tower of Belem or Monastery of Jerónimos. But here's something..." Full review

"You can find delicious versions of pastel de nata...but none of these cinnamon-dusted egg-custard tarts are as entrenched in Portuguese history as the ones served at this Belém institution." Full review

"For a real taste of Lisbon, stop at the Antiga Confeitaria de Belém, a bakery shop–café specializing in pastéis de nata—delicious, warm custard pastries sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar." Full review

"Since 1837 people have been lining up at this beloved Lisbon institution selling baked goods faster than they can bake them"

"This tart empire began in 1837, with a special secret recipe that is still in use today...its tearooms, located in the back and decorated in colourful azulejo tiles, are worth waiting in the queue"

"This popularity can mean long lines to enter the Castelo de São Jorge or to enjoy a pastry from Pastéis de Belém"

"You can argue whether the pastel de Belém is better than the pastel de nata all you like, but there's no denying that this traditional spot is worth the visit… if only so that you come home with an opinion"