Pastéis Lisboa
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Key
- (£) budget friendly
- (££) mid-range
- (£££) high-end eateries
– Vegan friendly.
What’s it all about?
Authentic Pastéis de Nata handmade daily in Scotland’s first ever specialist Pastelaria.
Taste the Place - don’t miss:
You can’t come here and not try the classic pastel de nata – the famous Portuguese sweet custard tart with crisp, flaky pastry. If you fancy a twist on the original, why not try one of their seasonal flavours? (We love the rhubarb ones.)
What's the inspiration behind Pastéis Lisboa?
Pastéis Lisboa opened in 2022 after owners Emma and Sebastian were inspired by the new wave of modern pastelarias in Lisbon. After finding what they considered the best Pastéis de Nata in Portugal, the pair managed to persuade the fifth-generation pastry chef whose family recipe it was to work with them. With his tuition, and support from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loan programme, they launched Pastéis Lisboa in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.
“Our pastéis are handmade from scratch all day, every day, to an authentic, award-winning recipe from Portugal, using high-quality ingredients. The result is incomparable to the mass-produced, ultra-processed product you find in supermarkets and high-street coffee chains here in the UK.” Emma Airley, Pastéis Lisboa.
Inside, customers can enjoy the theatre of watching the tarts being made, as well as perusing the Iberian-themed deli. If you’re looking for artisan charcuterie, tinned seafood and other delicacies from Spain and Portugal, this is the place to come.
What role does Pastéis Lisboa play in creating a sense of community and belonging?
“In the early days, many customers from the local Portuguese community asked how the business can call itself ‘authentic’ if the owners aren’t Portuguese. But, when they hear our story and – more importantly – try the product, most leave saying our pastéis are the best they’ve ever tasted and feeling happily nostalgic for home!” Sebastian Bacewicz, Pastéis Lisboa.
Fun fact – did you know?
The Pastel de Nata has its roots in the 15th century Jerónimos Monastery in Belem, Lisbon, which stands today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Where to find them:
280 Byres Road, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8AW