Your first meal of the day is only perfect when rounded off with something sweet and an espresso, giving you that extra burst of energy to help kick-start your day. Nicola Rossio Hotel is the perfect place to taste the city’s traditional, unique pastries. Every breakfast buffet contains an assortment of regional sweet treats made daily with fresh, natural ingredients such as eggs, sugar, milk, butter, flour, and spices. The famous pastel de nata is, of course, a must among the options available. The centuries-old recipe used to concoct Lisbon’s favourite sweet treat originated in the convents on the outskirts of the city, having since been granted pride of place in the hearts of both locals and tourists passing through. You’ll always find a fresh pastel de nata at the Nicola Rossio Hotel, its crispy puff pastry enveloping a milk, egg, and sugar filling. Sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar, it combines perfectly with the strong flavour of an espresso, which you might hear Lisbon locals call a “bica”. The perfect recipe to kick off your journey of discovery of Lisbon.