Portuguese breakfast pastries display

Breakfast

Breakfast

Traditional Portuguese pastries, handmade fresh every morning from local recipes passed down through generations.

Every morning at Quinta da Arrábida begins with a selection of handmade pastries from the best local bakeries of Azeitão — the pastry capital of the Arrábida region. From the iconic pastéis de nata to the region's own tortas de Azeitão, each piece tells a story of centuries-old tradition.

Queijadas

Queijadas

1.50€

Queijadas

Traditional Portuguese cheese tarts with a caramelized golden top, made with fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar.

Pastéis de Nata

Pastéis de Nata

1.50€

Pastéis de Nata

Portugal's iconic custard tarts — flaky puff pastry filled with rich egg custard, baked at high heat.

Tortas de Azeitão

Tortas de Azeitão

2.50€

Tortas de Azeitão

The region's signature rolled cake — thin, moist sponge made with egg yolks, filled with sweet egg cream.

Pastéis de Noz

Pastéis de Noz

2.00€

Pastéis de Noz

Walnut tarts with a crumbly pastry shell, filled with sweet egg custard, topped with whole walnuts.

Travesseiros

Travesseiros

2.00€

Travesseiros

Crispy phyllo pastry rolls filled with almond cream, dusted with powdered sugar.

Suspiros

Suspiros

1.00€

Suspiros

Light meringue cookies — crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft inside.

Bolachas Coração

Bolachas Coração

1.50€

Bolachas Coração com Compota

Heart-shaped shortbread cookies sandwiched with homemade jam, dusted with powdered sugar.

Brigadeiros

Brigadeiros

1.50€

Brigadeiros

Rich chocolate truffles made from condensed milk, cocoa, and butter.

Flores de Creme

Flores de Creme

2.00€

Flores de Creme

Delicate phyllo pastry cups filled with sweet orange-hued custard shaped into rose petals.

Bolinhos de Chocolate

Bolinhos de Chocolate

2.00€

Bolinhos de Chocolate

Small, rich chocolate cakes baked in individual moulds. Dense, moist, and intensely chocolatey.

Bolas de Berlim

Bolas de Berlim

1.50€

Bolas de Berlim

Portugal's beloved sugar-coated doughnuts — soft, fluffy fried dough rolled in granulated sugar.

Brigadeiros de Coco

Brigadeiros de Coco

1.50€

Brigadeiros de Coco

White coconut truffles — condensed milk and coconut rolled in shredded coconut flakes.

Esses de Azeitão

Esses de Azeitão

Esses de Azeitão

S-shaped cookies from Azeitão — a local specialty by Casa Negrito. Crunchy, buttery, subtly spiced.

Palhas de Azeitão

Palhas de Azeitão

Palhas de Azeitão

Paper-thin egg yolk wafers from Azeitão — delicate, sweet, and impossibly light.

Queijinhos de Amêndoa

Queijinhos de Amêndoa

1.50€

Queijinhos de Amêndoa

Almond pastries topped with a whole almond — golden, crumbly, and rich.

Cookies

Cookies

1.50€

Cookies com Pepitas de Chocolate

Chunky cookies loaded with chocolate chips. Crispy edges, chewy center.

Merendas de Chocolate

Merendas de Chocolate

2.00€

Merendas de Chocolate

Chocolate meringue tarts with swirled peaks of Italian meringue over a rich chocolate filling.

Pastéis Folhados

Pastéis Folhados

1.50€

Pastéis Folhados

Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with sweet cream or fruit.

Croissant

Croissant

1.50€

Croissant

Golden, buttery croissant with flaky layers. A breakfast essential.

Pão de Leite

Pão de Leite

1.00€

Pão de Leite

Soft Portuguese sweet milk bread rolls — golden, fluffy, and lightly sweetened.

Bolo de Chocolate

Bolo de Chocolate

Bolo de Chocolate

Rich chocolate cake with cream topping — served by the slice. Dense, moist, and indulgent.

Bolo de Bolacha

Bolo de Bolacha

Bolo de Bolacha

Traditional Maria biscuit cake layered with coffee-infused cream. A Portuguese household favourite.

Wake up to this every morning

Book your stay at Quinta da Arrábida and enjoy a traditional Portuguese breakfast made with the finest local pastries from the Azeitão region.