WHERE TO EAT The best Pastel de nata in the world (according to food experts)

"This born-again butter factory gets it just right – crisp tarts that flake just so are filled with luscious cream and served with good strong coffee and smiles at this bright and tight modern cafe."

"The wobby, smooth custard hit the palate and it's all I can do to moan and roll my eyes in pleasure. There is no custard tart like a freshly baked Pastéis de Belém."

"Fábrica da Nata is famous for its delicious Pastéis de Nata. Pastéis de Nata are baked on site. Customers can admire the live production process."

"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."

"After having Pastel de Nata at Confeitaria Nacional, I decided they were delicious. It was the perfect way to end our afternoon of eating."

"Even though Versailles doesn’t specialize in pastéis de nata, theirs are perfect: With a delectable eggy cream, its subtle flavor isn’t overwhelmed by excessive flavors of vanilla or lemon."

"Fat Rice has the perfect sweet bite to end your meal on an utter high. These delicate pastel de nata (custard pastries) are filled with sweet egg custard, love and secrets. That’s Fat Rice’s description, not mine, but wholly accurate. They’re also just enough of a sugared treat without going overboard. I love a “not too sweet” bite to end the meal on, and the pastel nails it."

"This coffee shop is one of the favourite haunts of city artists and intellectuals. It serves up more than 50,000 savoury pastries a year and as many cakes. These include pastel de nata (egg and custard-cream tarts)... Enjoy!"

"Pastel de Nata has a wonderful consistency, very close to the crème brulée with a pastry crust on the outside."

Very tasty! The best pastel de Nata, for sure!