Casa Lapão - Vila Real

En la parte posterior de la Iglesia de la Misericordia se encuentra Casa Lapão, una confección conventual que es una de las más antiguas de Portugal, y también tiene una pequeña zona de cafetería. La especialidad de su trabajador son los monacales dulces, como los pitos de Santa Luzia, que llevan higos y canela, las cristas de galo, algunas medias lunas de almendras, pero también tienen productos salados como las famosas bolas de carne, una especie de empanada con jamón, panceta y salchicha. También venden miel casera de la cordillera de Alvão. Abierto todos los días de 9 a 19h.

A great experience, the warm hospitality, the traditional way of preparation, we really enjoyed it, highly recommend i

Service was most nice and efficient there, no comments on the matter!! But the pastries were a big disappointment, especially the famous crista de galo , almost no filling!!

This tiny cafe has a big kitchen- they must supply local shops. But on display are all the local specialities and local hospitality. Nestled in a small lane in the hear t of the old centre of Vila Real, an ideal place to buy some tarts and cakes to take home. Or a quick espresso and recharge. We tried pork bread and Cristas de Galo (rooster coxcombe).

Visiting Vila Real was initially just a stop on the way to Lamego. It turned out to be one of our favorite places in northern Portugal. Because it wasn’t in our plans we missed the lunch hour, but because they are primarily a pastry shop, they were open a little later in the afternoon. We started with some savory samosas, but their specialties is their sweet pastries. Their signature selection is the Crista de Galo which is a local version of the ubiquitous egg custard pastries in Portugal. Their version is lighter and has a bit more fruit flavoring than the typical pastel de nata and has won several regional awards. We sat outside eating with coffee and fresh squeezed juices while enjoying some lovely jazz music playing from their shop front. Afterward, as the were closing, the invited me to tour their kitchen which has been operated by the family for generations.