Every ice cream lover should stop by at Santini, a wonderful ice cream shop churning out creative flavors that delight the young and the young at heart. From simple vanilla, chocolate to fruity creations like Acai with banana, pineapple and mint, almond, mulberry, hazel nut and more, this ice cream parlor will spoil you with choices. In a vintage setting of red and white hues, the place is reminiscent of good, old times and classic frozen desserts. Such is the fan following of Santini, that even on the coldest days this ice cream shop is bustling with patrons. Try them once to find out what's their secret!
After being in existence for 82 years the Versailles Pastry remains exactly the same resisting the need to modernize, lookwise as well as foodwise. They have kept the Art Nouveau interior with mirrors, wooden counters, stucco ceiling decorations, grand chandeliers and black and white marble floors as it was.The Versailles Pastry was quite recently declared a part of the national heritage. It still serves the famous Mozambique black tea that was introduced in 1662. Tea, coffee, beer or liquor all is served here. Snacks could be sandwiches or codfish balls, or simple Portuguese food. They are also famous for their confectioneries served in a glass case which is a must have.
Pastéis De Belém is a traditional pastry shop, one of the best in Lisbon. Since 1837, Pastéis De Belém makes its own pastries according to an old recipe from the Monastery of Jerónimos. The 'pasteis de Belém' are small, delicious puff pastry cakes with a soft crème brulée filling. You can savor them, if you want, inside the shop, in a nice room decorated with traditional Portuguese tiles or take away.