Paté Paté
Vesterbro-Kongens Enghave, Copenhagen
Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Paté Paté is a practical pick for a flexible Meatpacking District meal rather than a high-ceremony Copenhagen dinner. Choose it when location, late-night momentum, a bar-adjacent feel matter more than awards, chef detail, or a tightly defined cuisine brief.
About Paté Paté
Paté Paté is a Copenhagen venue to consider when the practical details matter: it is listed with casual dress and opening hours that run from midday to midnight Monday through Thursday, from midday to 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, from 4 PM to 11 PM on Sunday. The clearest planning angle is practical rather than culinary: plan around the hours and casual tone rather than a specific dining hook.
Choose it for a flexible Copenhagen evening, not a high-ceremony meal
The smart use case here is simple: keep Paté Paté in mind when the evening needs a casual Copenhagen option with late hours, especially on Friday and Saturday. It is best judged by timing, dress code, how the opening window fits the plan.
For visitors mapping a broader food day, use Paté Paté as one possible Copenhagen stop rather than making it carry the whole itinerary. Pair it with broader planning from our full Copenhagen restaurants guide, then use our full Copenhagen bars guide if the night is likely to continue. If the trip needs a hotel base, our full Copenhagen hotels guide is the better planning tool than over-optimising one dinner slot.
Use the hours and casual dress code as the decision points
The strongest angle is operational rather than culinary: Paté Paté is casual, opens at 12 PM Monday through Saturday, opens at 4 PM on Sunday, stays open latest on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to place in an itinerary than venues with shorter or more formal windows.
If the plan is a deeper Copenhagen itinerary, compare the night against other options by timing, tone, location in Copenhagen. Other options to consider may include MAYA, Masseria, Mother, NOHO, Tommi's Burger Joint, depending on what kind of evening you are building.
The verdict: consider Paté Paté for a casual Copenhagen plan that benefits from its published hours, especially the later Friday and Saturday closing time. Skip it if the decision depends on accolades, named signature dishes, a documented seating format, or a tightly defined cuisine brief.
Planning details
- Location
- Slagterboderne 1, 1716 København, Denmark
- Website
- patepate.dk
- Phone
- +45 39 69 55 57
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Paté Paté occupies one of Kødbyen's original butcher-stall rows, and the interior wears that history plainly: low ceilings, white-tiled walls and raw industrial detailing shape the room rather than a retrofitted aesthetic. The result is an earthy, lived-in atmosphere that feels both grounded and contemporary. The kitchen operates in a casual register, serving small plates that encourage sharing; a serious wine list gives the place an elevated edge without the formality of tasting-menu temples nearby. It reads as an honest, convivial neighborhood spot rooted in Copenhagen's industrial past rather than a stylized recreation.
Best For
This is a destination for evening socializing rather than formal tasting-menu dining. The small-plates format and robust wine program suit couples looking for a relaxed date night and groups who want to graze and compare bottles or glasses. Located in Vesterbro’s transformed meatpacking quarter, Paté Paté also works well as a casual hangout for locals and visitors who appreciate a lively yet unpretentious setting. It’s less about a multi-course prix-fixe ritual and more about leisurely sharing, conversation and discovering wines alongside cured meats and composed small dishes.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the shareable structure: order a mix of small plates to sample the kitchen’s range and anchor the table with the signature charcuterie board and Paté de Campagne. The menu’s design encourages passing plates and comparing tastes, so pace orders in rounds rather than all at once. The wine list is a highlight—ask for staff recommendations and consider selecting bottles or wines by the glass to match different plates. Expect an informal service approach; focus on convivial combinations and wines that can be enjoyed over conversation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with raw rustic charm, bustling yet easygoing like a summer holiday evening meal.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Paté de Campagne
- Charcuterie Board
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- NOHO, Notable alternative
- MAYA, Notable alternative
- Mother, Notable alternative
- Masseria, Notable alternative
- Tommi's Burger Joint, Hamburgers, Hamburgers
Restaurant context
How it compares in Copenhagen
Against NOHO and MAYA, Paté Paté is the safer choice for a meal-led Vesterbro plan where the room can carry the evening. NOHO reads more naturally as a social drinks-and-atmosphere choice, while MAYA is the better cross-shop when the group wants a different casual energy rather than a Meatpacking District restaurant anchor.
Mother is the cleaner pick for a pizza-led decision, especially with groups that want an easy shared format. Masseria is the stronger alternative if the brief is more specifically Italian-leaning. Paté Paté makes more sense when the category is open and the priority is a flexible Copenhagen night out.
Tommi's Burger Joint is the easiest value call for hamburgers and a faster meal. Choose it when price control and speed matter. Choose Paté Paté when sitting down for a longer, more social evening is the point.
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Compare Paté Paté
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paté Paté | Copenhagen | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| NOHO | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
| MAYA | Copenhagen | ; | 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6802025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6042024 Michelin Plate |
| Mother | Copenhagen | ; | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Masseria | Copenhagen | ; | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5292025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5372024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Tommi's Burger Joint | Copenhagen | Hamburgers | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #149 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paté Paté good for solo dining?
Paté Paté can be considered for solo plans if its casual dress code and opening hours suit the evening. It is open until 12 AM Monday through Thursday, until 2:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, until 11 PM on Sunday. If you want a guaranteed bar or counter seat, check directly with Paté Paté before you go.
Can Paté Paté accommodate groups?
For larger parties, check directly with the venue before planning around a group booking. Paté Paté is in Copenhagen, has a casual dress code, keeps later hours on Friday and Saturday.
What should I wear to Paté Paté?
Keep it relaxed. The dress code for Paté Paté is casual, so clean, unfussy clothes are the safest call.
