Destination pastel de nata near the castle with budget pricing, strong pastry quality, but service can be brusque and crowds common.
Santo António excels with exceptional pastry quality—the pastel de nata ranks among Lisbon's finest—and a charming hilltop location with upstairs views. However, inconsistent execution during busy periods and unreliable service ranging from brisk to brusque prevent a higher grade. It's a worthwhile stop for classic Portuguese sweets and budget-friendly coffee, best visited during quieter hours.
One caveat: Service can be curt or disorganized when tour groups arrive; several reports of rude interactions