The azulejo-covered walls (complete with a bakery scene) and low-playing fado create a fine setting for nibbling on heavenly pastries and convent cakes, all made on the premises. Don’t miss the pão de rala (an egg-yolk, sugar, lemon-zest and almond cake) – it’s sweet stuff and wonderfully sinful.
Pastelaria Conventual Pão de Rala
Évora
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