Casa de Castro in Portsmouth

You cannot find a better place for cakes, pastries, and quiches. Silvana makes everything fresh each day and provides service with a welcoming smile. A small but fantastic independent cafe or take away with a loyal local following. In the summer you can also sit in the lush garden. Definitely one of our favourites in Southsea.

My favourite cafe in Southsea. Quiches and cakes are wonderful. Very friendly and you will not find better. I am a regular visitor and always delighted.

The second time I have been, and the quality is every bit as high as I remember! The only reason I do not go more often is that it closes on days I tend to be in Southsea. The pastries here are firm and delicious - baked to perfection! The pastel de nata also look tempting, and will be my next request when I drop by. The layout is pleasant, with a charming garden area to the rear. The welcome is very charming, and the coffee superb. All in all a winning formula!

My first visit today with my wife. Now lovely to a small independent coffee shop with lots of homemade cakes & snacks. A very warm welcome, and lovely fresh coffee. Small inside, but cosy and very comfortable . Out back is a small pretty garden,a great place to enjoy a fine cigar. And even when it rains, they have some dry outside seating. Look forward to visiting again soon. Today I enjoyed coffee cake & cream with a strong black coffee.

Didn't know this cafe existed...my friend just googled cafes in Portsmouth. So glad we found it. Lovely cakes,lovely tea/coffee and such a friendly lady. The lady said she was closing at 3pm but welcomed more customers. One couple had quiches and salad, which looked amazing...we've promised ourselves a return visit.

Just love this little cafe for freshly made quiches and cakes and lavazza coffees. Portuguese custard tarts are just the best. An outdoor area is available on sunny days and you might be lucky to see the resident blackbirds. Silvana has a loyal following because once you’ve tasted her cakes, you can’t stay away.

Superb home made pastries, really good coffee and a welcoming owner - what more could you want. And they have a lovely, small garden too. Best to visit with small groups as it's a fairly small cafe - maximum 4 I think.

A sweet a little with a beautiful garden. Absolutely delicious homemade cakes and quiches. Delightful Brazilian owner.

This is still a very special little cafe with lovely staff and the most gorgeous cakes and pastries.

I highly recommend this pastry coffee shop as they sell homemade cakes and quiches that are delicious. The place was not crowded so it is easy to find a table and there is a garden, too.

One of the rare businesses that does not need to heavily advertise :-). The homemade quiche is the best I have had in the area and the pastries and cakes are beautiful! The service is friendly and professional and it is has a different feel to anywhere else in Southsea. I will continue to support Casa de Castro as I appreciate homemade pastries etc of a very high standard and the service is excellent!

This lovely little cafe is the best around for a coffee and quiche or lovely cake. The owner is always so friendly and helpful. We supported them through lockdown when it was just take away but have been in garden since and it was as good as ever. Give it a go you will love it. The lemon drizzle is to die for!!

Excellent cappuccinos, the best homemade pastries in town, and friendly service from Quentin. We love to come here for quiche and salad for lunch and cannot resist a cake too. A local independent which we will always support, especially during these difficult times.

I don't usually do sweet stuff, but the cinnamon bun here was SUBLIME and there was a huge range of incredibly appetizing stuff on sale (allegedly the custard tarts are wonderful...but as I don't like custard tarts, I can't vouch for that). Coffee was also good and the service very friendly.

A really lovely place, with beautiful homemade cakes and pastries - the quiche my personal favourite! Always a friendly service and you can sit in or take away (...or both if you're like me). I love the ambience, they don't try to copy anyone else. I wish it was on my doorstep!

My fiancee bought these for me. They were packed in a sturdy take away box. The custard tarts were heavenly. The crispy outer layer encasing the soft and gooey custard filing. Simply delightful and unique. We will definitely go back for some more. Thank you Casa de Castro.

We love this place. Every delicious thing is baked on the premises by the husband & wife team and it's all amazing. I strayed away from my custard tart habit today & didn't regret it - the cinnamon buns were so light & tasty I! Great coffee too!

we visited the place on the rainy day so we couldn’t enjoy the garden. It didn’t spoil the impression as Portuguese tarts were delicious.

Ha estado aquí hace algunos años y se ha re-modelado un poco adentro para que sea un poco más cómodo para el cliente. Las tartas de crema portuguesa son una bendición y el personal siempre eficiente y amable. Mantiene sus estándares y hornea en el lugar de la manera continental. Todo bien.

Came in out of the cold wind and rain, to be sadly disappointed with this place. The ambience was very nice, warm and calm, but unfortunately we were disappointed with both the food and drink. Sadly the Belgium hot chocolate really did taste like instant hot chocolate from the supermarket, and luke warm too. The pear tart was very plain and the lemon drizzle cake was dry and almost developing a crust around the edge. The Danish pastry was very nice and fresh, but at £14 for two hot chocolates and three cakes, two not so good! I was quite unimpressed. The place does however have a lot of very good reviews, so I will give it another try in a couple of months.

Everyone loves their Portugese style tarts. It is a cosy place run by a Brazilian/French couple. The husband does front of house while his wife cooks fabulous cakes and pastries. A nice non-chain place to meet a friend for a chat and nice bites to eat.

Situated right on the Albert Rd, Casa is a real gem of a place for pastries, cakes, savoury snacks, and coffee. As a result it can get a little crowded at peak times but if you time it right you can avoid the bustle of the day and enjoy some excellent food in a calm spot. It's been going a few years now, and I can't see any dip in quality. Great stuff.

A great find.Very nice staff. The best Bakewell Tart I’ve ever had-the lightest pastry, very crisp and not too sweet. Perfect!

Popped into the coffee shop for a cup of Earl grey tea and a pasties de Nata with my husband. We are visitors to the area. What a wonderful atmosphere and the Tea and pastry was out of this world. We would recommend this coffee shop for anyone wanting an exceptional pastry delight experience and excellent coffee or tea. Regulars are proof that this is a special place.

Having read their website and its fulsome claims about their Eccles cakes, I went to buy some - only to be told that Oh no, we stopped selling them YEARS ago owing to insufficient demand! And they seemed totally unconcerned about their current website and its false advertising!

Encontramos esto por accidente al escondernos en algún lugar fuera de la lluvia y ahora es nuestro café de elección. ¡Nunca he tenido nada aquí que no haya sido maravilloso! Es pequeño por dentro pero acogedor y cómodo con un pequeño jardín en la parte trasera. Servicio siempre agradable. Vale la pena salir de su camino para visitar.

nice local place for coffee and the Portuguese custard tarts are delicious, has a nice back garden. Service can be a bit slow, so not for if you in a rush.

Fui allí porque venden tartaletas portuguesas, una de mis favoritas y no solo tenían un suministro abundante, sino que también habían hecho unas con moras orgánicas. Cultivan los suyos en el jardín, ubicado en la parte posterior del café. Este es un lugar muy amigable y acogedor y sin duda volveremos.

Absolutely amazing pastries, the apple custard tart and Portuguese tarts were simply delicious. The other cakes and pastries looked equally as wonderful.

Una pequeña cafetería encantadora en Albert Road, no parece mucho desde el exterior, pero siempre revienta y ocupada por dentro. Tienen un hermoso jardín pequeño en la parte trasera con muebles y retretes muy desiguales, siempre limpios y ordenados. Su café es realmente bueno y aunque dentro de spcae es mínimo, siempre está muy ocupado y bullicioso. Su quiche es encantador y sus pequeños pasteles y pasteles son frescos y tienen esa sensación casera. Los precios son razonables y el servicio es pagar e ir pero siempre amable y educado. Muy buena opción para sentarse y charlar una hora o dos. Ir allí mucho y sin duda lo recomendaría.

Beautiful understated cafe with a huge appeal to all coffee, cake and patisserie lovers. Our visit was on a Saturday morning after running the Southsea park run. What Quentin and his wife have achieved in seven years is testament to their quiet determination to bring their passion to the table in style. There aren't many local places that bake in-house with as wide a repertoire of good fresh food at real world prices. It's a cafe with a homely European restaurant feel to it. Go sit in the garden, it's a little gem. From the street you wouldn't imagine the serenity of it, but a pleasant hour was spent in the sun drinking coffee and scoffing Portuguese custard cakes before we headed back out to Albert Road, last bastion of independent traders in Sarffsee. Recommended.

I met a friend at Castro for a mid-week catch up and as it was noon we decided to have lunch instead of the usual coffee and cake. The cafe is perhaps better known for its delicious sweet treats but while the lunch menu isn’t extensive what they have is very well done. We had two types of veggie quiche both highly recommended. A generous slice comes with some potato and coleslaw and was just right. The cafe is small but has a lovely feel to it. Squeeze in a pastel de nata if you can or take one away, you won’t regret it.

We stopped to try out Casa de Castro mainly because there was a parking spot right outside the door :-)

Excellent cofffee with an amazing custard tart with raspberry, always pop in with a paper to read when in Southsea, friendly service and lovey garden area

Walking in felt like walking in to the set of ‘Allo ‘Allo. It’s quite quirky but really pleasant inside. There are some delicious looking pastries in the window and they sell Lavazza coffee - it’s very nice but wasn’t my favourite. We wanted some breakfast and ordered a toastie. Mashed potato was offered in the side which seemed a little odd so we declined. The toastie was underwhelming and I wouldn’t bother again. I think this place is perfect for a continental style breakfast or a morning coffee. The lovely music and decor is really relaxing. It just wasn’t what we wanted at the time.

This is a regular pit stop for us. The quiche is always scrumptious, whichever flavour is on offer that day. The cakes are to die for and they make an excellent cappuccino. The music is just the right volume. The garden is lovely once the...

This tiny place produces amazing cakes, set in an area you wouldn't expect. I have been to this little Italian cake/coffee shop several times and am never disappointed. A good selection of cakes and matching coffee. Very sweet! probably the only time to avoid is...

Warm welcome, cosy tea rooms with relaxing gentle jazz - and the most delicious pastries and cakes made by the owners - I had a perfect mini custard tart and my daughter refused even to let me taste the chocolate cake...

Auténticas quiches hechas por su cocinero francés. El precio no es demasiado barato ni las raciones muy grandes pero lo...

Saw portuguese custard tarts in window, had to try, really lovely apart from price. In my little village in Algarve you get 4 for a Euro, I think mine was £1.60 ish for one.... Still tasty tho and if a little more reasonable would be...

We have visited here many times over the years and always enjoy the coffee, pastries, quiches and cakes, as well as the friendly service.

Beautiful Portuguese custard tarts, Italian coffee cake, absolutely delicious and staff really friendly

Made a return visit and we weren't disappointed. Gorgeous frangipane tart made with blackberries from their garden. Service is personal and friendly. Good to see water available if required.

Gorgeous place which I have often passed by, but dropped in a few weeks back. I had some delicious quiche and lovely coffee. The service is excellent as is the food - I would thoroughly recommend dropping in for coffee and cake. Its a shame that there isn't more on offer for lunch as I would go more often.

Tortas hermosas y repostería (todas hechas en casa) y excelente calidad de café en esta pequeña joya en Albert Road.

El café más increíbles, tartas, quiches y comida en general. He sido un cliente desde hace años y no puedo conseguir suficiente. No he tenido nada que no fuese absolutamente delicioso. Es el lugar perfecto para tomar un café con amigos, para disfrutar del sol afuera o incluso para ir a una comida familiar. Precioso lugar y los propietarios son muy amables.

Yo comí allí con un amigo, ambos tuvimos quiche que venía con ensalada y patatas salteadas. Entonces tenía una tarta de crema pastelera portugués que realmente merece la pena tener, fresco y una cremosa custardy pastelería abundante, ojalá que había comprado dos, pero entonces siempre puedo volver! Pagué menos de 10 libras por el quiche, higo y dos tazas de té. Yo creo que la comida es todo casero por el propietario, que fue la cara muy amable y servicial, detrás del mostrador. No hay una enorme variedad de comida, pero lo que había era muy sabrosa.

The cakes are amazing and top quality. The service was great and very pleasant atmosphere. I also like the outside area and water fountains.

Este lugar es excelente para un almuerzo tranquilo y cómodo y lo suficientemente para sentarse y trabajar o tener una buena captura.

Buen café y pan de canela para morirse. Masa ligera. No es demasiado dulce y una pizca de canela. No entrar en el jardín hoy porque hacía demasiado frío. Como hemos hecho en el pasado y ha proporcionado blanjets Quentin y botellas de agua caliente.

Casa de castro serves the best coffee in the city! And cakes are so delicious! My favourite one in apple and custard slice! If you are heading there for lunch or breakfast, I definitely recommend you try one of their very tasty toasties or veg quiche. Great place and very welcoming atmosphere :) oh and I forgot to mention - there is an option to take your favourites home as they can pack them for you to take away!

Don't be fooled by what this coffee shop looks like from the outside as once you step inside you will realise how lovely it is. Everything is homemade and fresh. The custard tarts are absolutely fantastic but the quiches, cakes and pastries are all better then other coffee shops in Portsmouth. The owner is friendly and the place has a lovely atmosphere. It is also very reasonably priced. Not to be missed.

This coffee shop and patisserie is always the highlight of my week ... its warm and welcoming, with just the right kind of music always playing in the background. Then there's the food - all homemade and and mouth-wateringly perfect. The Portuguese custard tarts are my favourite and they never disappoint. I would highly recommend a trip to this amazing place.

On a damp December day it hardly looked inviting. On entering, I heard the lively Charlie Parker, thankfully not too loud. I was trying to picture New York caked in snow and early Ella Fitzgerald numbers...The famous Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo and the legendary Buena Vista Social Club sprang to mind, whom I had the honour of meeting decades ago,but this was no steaming hot Havana cafe accompanied by The Sierra Maestra banging out Dundunbanza, luckily, the latte was, (which after a disappointing one up the road, incidentally not made by the usual staff member),left me..well...muy bueno. The music was now smooth and matched my latte. I thought I better opt for a Portuguese nata although all the cakes looked..to quote an Apprentice winner 'Ridiculously Rich'. The nata was packed full of custard? Which simply proved the quality was far superior than many poor cafe chains that sell things they sadly call natas. The guy should be on Bake Off. The garden out the back would be great in the summer with say Oscar Peterson or Rubén Gonzalez, Cubas' best pianist turned down low. The jazz music made the whole experience very relaxed and as I left Stan Getz was going on about some chica desde Ipanema....hmmmmmm....it doesn't get cooler than that. Paolo Conte's Tournee two would complement this establishment perfectly.

Visited for a coffee, quiche and cake, excellent as always, the chef is to be commended. To be good is difficult, to be consistent is hard so to be consistently good is impressive. Keep up the good work.

Great little place in Albert Road. Perfect for coffee & cake with friends. Lemon Drizzle was the best I've ever had!

We had the Belgian chocolate cake and orange almond and caramel cake which were delightful. They also had the lavazza brand for coffee which you don't get everywhere . Will definitely be b k for some more. We even bought cakes to go for our sons. Keep up the good work.

A delightful spot for coffee and cake. We will be back soon to try their quiche or toasted homemade sandwiches. Lots of thought has gone into the decor. Coffee and cakes were excellent and service with a smile.They even have space outside where dogs are allowed.

An excellent pit stop for tea/coffee and cake after a cycle ride-quality of food is always good, drinks always warm and staff welcoming-highly recommended to all.

Found this place by pure chance. Loved the selection of pastries, each one better than the last. Would recommend it to anyone in the area.

Popped in on Saturday in Sept. Ordered quiche and a toasted sandwich plus 2 Portuguese custard tarts to eat in. All were delicious and nothing was left. We were not hurried and ate a relaxing meal. Bought some cake to take away and they were lovely too. We will definitely be going back there soon.

I moved to Southsea recently and this place is my fave on Albert Road for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Absolutely love the atmosphere and back garden. Very cosy comfy and relaxing place with added bonus of not being overpriced. Keep it up!

Nice lunch, toasted sandwich, cake and coffee to take out. Really enjoyed it. Slightly quirky but very friendly place. Thank-you.

We are not regulars to Albert Road but on this occasion we had to pick up an item that needed alterations. Whilst walking back to catch the bus into Southsea Precinct we saw a wonderful display of homemade pastries in the window of Casa de Castro. It was a lovely warm and sunny day so we ventured in and sat in their absolutely delightful courtyard garden. So many lovely homemade pastries to choose from but I settled on a pear frangipane and my wife had a large slice of vegetarian quiche, pot of tea for me and a nice coffee for my wife. Excellent service from the owner (I believe his wife does the pastries etc), and he was busy busy but still polite and helpful. We will most definitely be returning. Well done to the couple that own this Establishment.

Great cafe with pastries to die for. Pain au raisin best in town. In fact best I've had in a long time. I have been on a number of occasions and the standard is always great.

The cafe advertises that everything is home made. Had an excellent quiche - have never had better pastry. Cakes looked good too. Good, personal service from the proprietor. The cafe is small and the decor a bit tired but food is of a very high quality. Well worth a visit

I have become a regular customer of Casa de Castro so I'm probably somewhat biased, but there is good reason. I find it a truly a delightful cafe that serves excellent coffee and wonderful pastries at a reasonable price, and when the weather is fine it's a delight to enjoy one's coffee in the courtyard garden.

Fantastic lunches, great cakes and the raspberry custard tarts are to die for. Also the toasted sandwich is my favourite. All baked in the shop.

I'm not sure what it is but the beautiful garden and the delicious food leave me with a tingling sensation. Best toastie I've ever had, staff are lovely too! Thanks for the lovely lunch, will come back for sure!

Went in and 3pm for late lunch, the fact that it was empty seemed a little unsettling but figured was 3pm, but there were lots of customers, they were outside in the quaint little garden! The quiche with salad was delicious and good coffee too.

The cafe was very sweet and although quiet at the time of visit, had a lovely atmosphere. The garden area was very exquisite, and the Portuguese custards we had were delightful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Been here a couple of times now, friendly staff and really reasonably priced food. The cakes are delicious! Would recommend!

Homemade quiche & cakes that can be savoured in a pretty little garden...Perfect for enjoying a leisurely afternoon. This cafe affords a very laid back & relaxing atmosphere twinned with good service & food.

Currently sat in casa de Castro having enjoyed a lovely custard tart that had followed a very continental tasting ham and cheese toastie.South American music accompanying a good, but not amazing coffee gives this lovely little cafe an authentic feel.Thoroughly recommended for a quiet hour reading the provided newspapers or browsing on the free internet.

Went for a light lunch with a friend. A very calm environment. There were 2 options for a savoury meal but they were both homemade and the quiche was delicious. Finished with amazing custard tarts which were hard to resist having more of! Would definitely recommend to friends and looking forward to the next time I can buy a homemade cake to takeaway.

Just popped for a walk along Albert Road with a friend to find something to eat for lunch... I've always driven or walked past this place & admired the custardy cakes in the window so it was time to explore further! What can I say... the best custard tart I've eaten to date! Delicious! Limited choice for savoury food but nothing bad about that & again, all homemade & very tasty!

Me and hubby visited this place as one of the coffee shops in Portsmouth advertised on trip advisor. We gave it a go and we were surprised. The guy behind the till was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious - we ordered a ham & cheese toasty and then jumped on the cakes. We also tried the Portuguese tarts - they were my favourite! There is a garden on the back, but the weather was bad, so we stayed inside. Have in mind that the food for take away is cheaper that inside. It seems this place is preferable from elderly people - single and couples. It’s one of these small coffee shops with home like atmosphere. I love Lavazza coffee and that was another thing that prompts me to visit again. Strongly recommended

Perfect little oasis in the heart of a busy road. A lovely garden area perfect for that little salad or coffee and cake

I went here with a group of friends today. I had read reviews on tripadvisor and had wanted to visit before but thought it couldn't accommodate groups. It was a bit of a squeeze but the food was delicious, I had a small cake but there was varied choices of light lunch and delicious cakes. Definitely will return.

This unpretentious Southsea cafe does exactly what it says on the tin - Coffee and Cakes. And does them exceedingly well. Having walked along the coast on a windy day with no decent cafe in sight, this was a most welcome find on the Albert Road. Yes, you'll find smarter, trendier joints further up the road. But you won't find better coffee and Cakes! My cinnamon bun was as perfect as they come.

One of the best coffee places I ever been!! The cakes are incredible, the ambient is very cosy and the owner couple is very friendly!! I definitely recommend it! :)

Always friendly and welcoming this café offers great cakes and cosy atmosphere. They make the cakes and pastries which are as light as a feather, I've loved each one I've tried. The cafe is small but there is added room in the summer when you can sit outside in the back garden. Somewhere to return to again and again.

The couple that own Casa de Castro are professional patisserie chefs, and their cakes and tarts are incredible.The café is basic on the inside and it can get busy, but their cakes and pastries are worth a visit and sell out quickly.Well worth a visit, but check opening times and days on their facebook page.

This wonderful little cafe is a secret of Southsea. Don't waste your time with Costa , Starbucks or any of these other ghastly chains... Visit this gem and you will not be disappointed. It is a casa, you are welcomed and warmed with the gentle ambience and friendly staff. The very best coffee is to be had here and accompanied by the very best custard tarts in the world. Honestly. With all the pastries on offer this is in a league of its own. Take it warm, freshly baked....awesome. Now, just visit...and in the warmer months sit outside in the fantastic garden...its like being on holiday. Making this place one in my top list. If you are visiting The Kings theatre for a matinée.... This is a stroll away and ideal.

Probably the best cafe in Southsea, pastries, all home produced, are to die for!!Very highly recommended and a "must do" if looking for something special in the area.

I really enjoyed the relaxing environment. The polite owners. And of course the food was great. I came here just before work and now feel relaxed and ready for the day ahead.Thankyou so much for the delightful food and experience.Até amanhá.Tchau tchau!

Ordered chocolate coconut cake and apple almond tart. As nice as expected. Neither too sweet or too plain, just right taste you could expect from a small and tasty cake shop.

With fabulous cakes and savouries all made in house this cafe is glorious with friendly staff. You really are spoilt for choice and seconds always beckons. Music is eclectic, certainly not main stream yet unobtrusive. With free wifi and a garden it's a wonderful retreat from the road outside.

All food is baked in a tiny kitchen and delivered fresh to the counter. The Portuguese custard tarts are absolutely divine. A good selection of coffee and teas, and the courtyard at the rear is a wonderful suntrap - great to sit out in Autumn, for example.

Really lucky to have this little piece of heaven in Portsmouth. Very calm and relaxing ambiance, nothing noisy or ostentatious not to mention the food.. Never disappointed, always pleasantly surprised and always going back for more.

What more can I say? Go. Eat, drink and definitely have a custard tart. If you are really lucky it will be fresh out of the kitchen and warm.

Casa de Castro is a very special bijou Cafe. All cakes and lunches are made on the premises and are absolutely delicious. My favourites are the pains au raisin and the quiches. No week goes by without at least one visit. It's small but there's a very pretty garden out the back.

One of my favourite escape places in Portsmouth, lovely to visit both in good or bad weather. Cosy and warm inside, on a sunny day - fantastic secret garden at the back!Visited on multiple occasions for a hot drink and pastries. Lovely hot drinks of a good value, stunning pastries (if not the best out of those I tried in Portsmouth!). Service - always friendly and so welcoming!

I popped in to Casa De Castro at 96a Albert Road (PO5 2SN) for a coffee and 'bun' and had the most delicious custard tart I have ever had. Their cakes are sublime - thoroughly recommended! All their cakes are made by the Brazilian owner on the premises. An experience not to be missed.

Run by a delightful Frenchman and his Brazilian wife - a pastry cook. Good coffee and excellent pastries.

We went here after reading fab trip advisor reviews. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced. The cakes are to die for. Especially the custard tart! Quiches and toasted sandwiches were delicious and portion size brilliant. We definitely recommend a visit to Casa de Castro and will be back again with more friends.

My mum and I regularly go here for a cheeky little Portuguese tart - a must try!! It's an incredibly charming little place with a beautiful French/Portuguese feel. Reasonably priced with a lovely variety of sweet pastries and cakes & savoury bites. The staff are adorable and the little seating area outside is so cute! I would just be aware of the fact that it is pretty small inside so may be difficult for pram/wheelchair access. However, I'm sure the staff would do their upmost to accommodate for this.

Picturesque little cafe with a beautiful garden out the back. The staff are friendly. The coffee is top notch and the home made cakes are out of this world. I love this place and often go for a coffee and a pastel de nata (the best I've found in England!) I definitely recommend this place for a coffee and a snack.

Worth seeking out if you're in Southsea. Delicious quiche, toasties and wonderful cakes as well as great background music and service!

Is a little coffe shop with portuguese and french character, very pleasent.They don't serve meal per say, but whatever you eat there is good.Staff (owners) are very nice and likeable.The only drawback I could find was the lack of fresh squeezed juices.I am going back for sure