Iguaria Receitas

"The pastel is incredibly thin and crispy, therefore very soft. It has a simple richness, and that's why you can better taste the bittersweet flared top, very interesting and delicious."

Nuno Lopes de Paula

"This small neighborhood “pastelaria” serves, in my humble opinion, the best creamy cakes in town. The pastry is crispy filled with a water mouthing smooth egg custard, luckily they are served warm straight from the oven."

Inês Almeida

"With an outer layer of thin, crisp puff pastry and a light custard that melts in your mouth, Aloma pastéis may not be as reputable as the mythical Pastéis de Belem, but don't doubt they are equally appreciated, especially by locals."

Francisca Rebelo

"Yes, the dough has the perfect crustiness, flakiness, and flavor. Yes, the sweetness of the filling is perfectly balanced by the taste of lemon and the sprinkle of cinnamon."

Yasmine Awwad

"The pastry is crispy but there's more of it than Belem's tarts and the egg custard is just as good."

Justin McMillan

"When that sweet pastry hits your lips, you lose all concept of space and time. Does it live up to it's award winning title? It's surely up there with the best I've tasted!!"