Maybe worth it if custard pastry is really your thing and you want to see what the secret is all about, but otherwise I don't see the big pull of this place. Definitely buy take away as the indoor seating area isn't so quaint or cosy, more like a plain, bare bones cafeteria.

We were looking to taste a Portuguese tart and saw the long, long line for this place so knew it would be good. We were not disappointed. I recommend getting a table rather than join the long takeaway queue. The place is huge, good service and food delicious. You must try a Portuguese tart.

It takes a while to understand how it works. You can sit if you find a free table and order directly to their staff (not use to crowds and with the bad face on). Or you can pre-order and pre-pay to take away on a quite long tourists line. Pastéis are excellent though!

This is one of the main reasons why people travel to Belem and despite the other UNESCO heritage sights, these ancient recipe custard tarts are worth the trip in themselves. The shop usually has a huge queue outside- that's mostly for takeaways. Go in the left hand side of the door through the restaurant which has 3 sections- a small... More

This is a touristic place with lots of fame, because is the old house of the famous cake. The natas are much better in lots of other places, the service is very bad, the tiles are very nice. You must visit, don't wait in the queue, seat inside and order there Very cheap

Its all been said below - this is THE place to go for great custard tarts (and lots more besides)! It is very popular so the queue for the take away counter can be down the street. If you want to avoid this, take a seat inside. There are 50 plus tables, many of which are hidden around one corner... More

Seeing the line to this place from the tourist bus we thought if given the chance we need to stop in and try the famous pastry. When we went the line was not too bad and we decided to order for take away. The counter staff was friendly enough, though one was distracted by a customer who was arguing with... More

Yes, they are the best. No question. Yes, it is worth standing in line (it was not bad: line moves fast). Yes, you will eat more than one. And yes, they are much much better than anywher else. Period.

I'll be brief on this one! so big it's like a factory. and they make pasteis that are very common. I tried others in different "bakeries" and they were much better with greater flavours. You can taste them of course but be sure to look for another bakery. And NEVER try their millefeuille, so dry you can choke on it!