Pastelaria Alcôa – Rua Garrett
Palmera Glaseada
Pampilho
Torresmo Do Ceu
Torrao Real
Pastel de Nata
Established in 1957 Pastelaria Alcôa takes a more in-depth approach to baking than many of its competitors in Lisbon, a focus on the Cistercian monks of Sta. Maria de Alcobaça and Cós yielding several items not seen elsewhere.
Well-regarded across multiple locations, self-proclaimed “Masters in Conventual Sweets” suggesting premium prices at the small storefront on Rua Garrett, customer service is far less cordial than at Santo António or Mexicana while the Pastel de Nata is not nearly so flaky or delicate.
Producing mostly products built around Egg Yolks, the Pampilho offering a soggy sponge swirled with Custard, better bites included a Sugar-shellacked Palmier and Almond-based Tart, though the only real standout was a “Torrao Real” that eats like Castanha Ovo beneath shards of crystalized Caramel.
www.pastelaria-alcoa.com
