Cafés · Our pick in Lisbon

Confeitaria Nacional

Pastry shop·Praça da Figueira

Since 1829

About Confeitaria Nacional

Confeitaria Nacional has stood on the Praça da Figueira since it opened in 1829, in its own words; its first pastel de nata recipe came from its founder, Balthazar, in its own words.

Why it's on our list

  • Since 1829
  • Pastel de nata

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Confeitaria Nacional before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Confeitaria Nacional are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro stations

  1. RossioGreen50 m1 min walk
  2. Baixa-ChiadoBlueGreen400 m5 min walk
  3. RestauradoresBlue450 m6 min walk

Key sights

  1. The Castelo de São Jorge350 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. The Praça do Comércio700 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. The Gulbenkian3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
  4. The Jerónimos Monastery6.1 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min
  5. The Oceanário6.7 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 27 min
  6. The Tower of Belém7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 29 min
  7. Lisbon Airport7.5 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 30 min

Railway stations

  1. Rossio station350 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Cais do Sodré station1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. Santa Apolónia station1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
  4. Gare do Oriente6.9 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min

Location

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