Best Pastéis de Bacalhau in Lisbon, PT

The combination of the salty cod and the creamy, gooey Serra da Estrela cheese is a revelation, even if traditionalists argue against it.

Truly the royalty of codfish; their pastéis are flawlessly prepared, full of flavor, and represent the gold standard of traditional Portuguese snacks.

Set in a historic building with elegant rustic charm, this is a shrine to cod where the pastéis are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and light.