For this edition of Eat Live Love San Fernando Valley, we’re at the only Portuguese restaurant in Los Angeles. We’re in Sherman Oaks at Natas Pastries to try some delicious, authentic Portuguese cuisine. They’re located on Ventura Blvd. just west of Fulton Ave.

? 13317 Ventura Blvd # D, Sherman Oaks,CA CA 91423

I met with owner Fatima Marques, and she rolled out the red carpet while telling me her unique success story. Over 15 years ago, Fatima searched Los Angeles for pasteis de nata, the most famous of Portuguese pastries, and her favorite treat growing up in Lisbon. She discovered there were no Portuguese bakeries, let alone Portuguese restaurants, in the entire city. That’s when Fatima saw an opportunity.

On June 10, 2005, Fatima celebrated the grand opening of Natas Pastries, the only Portuguese bakery in L.A., named after its signature pastry, the pasteis de nata, which is essentially a creme brulee in puff pastry, and it’s delicious. The shop quickly became the talk of the Los Angeles Portuguese community and a neighborhood favorite on Ventura Blvd.

“The bacalao con nata is a unique, savory dish with cod and a bechamel sauce.”

You can learn more about Natas Pastries’ story, their menu, and more on their website. If you have suggestions for future episodes of ELL SFV or any real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Natas Pastries: www.nataspastries.com
Natas Pastries Facebook: www.facebook.com/Natas-Pastries-LAs-Portuguese-Bakery-Cafe-188621594489425/
Natas Pastries Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataspastries1?lang=en
Natas Pastries Instagram: www.instagram.com/nataspastries/