
M25
Carmel Market, Tel Aviv
Restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
M25 is a practical Carmel Market-area pick for a casual Tel Aviv meal, especially if convenience matters more than ceremony. Choose it for lunch, early dinner, or nearby takeout; cross-shop Habasta for a more meal-focused Israeli option and Oasis for a stronger special-occasion plan.
About M25
For a Tel Aviv meal, M25 is a practical option when the priority is a casual restaurant with published opening hours rather than a highly documented destination format. M25 is in Tel Aviv, the dress code is casual, its listed hours cover Monday through Saturday with Sunday closed. It is also noted by Opinionated About Dining as a Newly Added European Restaurant for 2026.
Treat M25 as a casual Tel Aviv choice and check directly with the restaurant for reservations, current menu details, any service questions before building a whole evening around specifics that may change.
Use it for a casual Tel Aviv meal, not a formal splurge
The value question depends less on a published price tier and more on what kind of night the reader wants. For a casual Tel Aviv meal with minimal friction, M25 is in the right lane given its casual dress code and opening schedule. Diners comparing other Tel Aviv options may also consider Oasis. For another restaurant comparison, Habasta is a useful cross-shop, especially for readers who want to compare M25 with other named venues before deciding.
Do not over-plan around a specific order. The safer move is to use the restaurant for timing: M25 is listed as open from 12 PM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM on Friday, 12 PM to 10 PM on Saturday, closed on Sunday. Readers comparing broader Tel Aviv options can also scan the full Tel Aviv restaurants guide, especially if the night needs another restaurant, a stop after dinner, or a different part of the city altogether.
Plan around listed hours and confirm details directly
The planning decision should be conservative. M25 has listed hours across the week, but details like takeout, delivery, bar seating, group capacity, menu structure, allergy accommodations, or pricing are not available. If any of those details matter, confirm with the venue before relying on them.
For a fuller day plan, pair the restaurant decision with the right Tel Aviv logistics rather than forcing a single venue to carry the whole outing. Readers building a trip around dining can compare other restaurant choices such as Café Yom Tov and Makom Shel Basar, then use the Tel Aviv bars guide or the Tel Aviv hotels guide to avoid unnecessary backtracking.
Planning details
- Location
- Simtat HaCarmel 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Website
- m25meat.co.il
- Phone
- +97235580425
The take
The Take
The Vibe
M25 sits in the dense, sensory corridor behind the Carmel Market and leans into the bustle rather than trying to block it out. The restaurant lives with the market’s foot traffic, smells of produce and steady conversational noise, so the overall mood is energetic and informal. This is not a place built for hushed dining or careful ambience; it thrives on the immediacy of people arriving from the stalls and the kind of lively, occasionally raucous exchange that defines a working market. Expect purposeful, no-frills energy rather than quiet refinement.
Best For
This steakhouse is best experienced as a convivial, get-together spot where food is the point of the evening. Its market-side location and emphasis on bold, focused dishes make it a natural choice for groups and casual gatherings rather than quiet date nights or formal business dinners. The setting rewards diners who appreciate eating within the city's daily rhythms — arriving hungry, sharing dense, decisive plates, and letting the surrounding market life inform the evening. It slots neatly into a circuit of informal Tel Aviv institutions where repetition and conviction carry the experience.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s signature items guide you: the house takes pride in muscular, market-tested plates such as Arais, prime rib and Smoking Shawarma, with a sweet finish like crack pie noted among specialties. Given the venue’s group-friendly, informal ethos, plan to order several shareable items so everyone can sample the standouts. Prioritize the dishes that read as central to the restaurant’s identity rather than experimental side plates — the venue's reputation is built on a few decisive preparations that hold up against the market’s high standards.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual market vibe with simple wooden seating, concrete walls, butchery counter, and lively indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Arais
- prime rib
- crack pie
- Smoking Shawarma
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the goal is a more meal-focused Tel Aviv dinner, try Habasta. If the occasion needs a more polished arc, try Oasis instead.
Restaurant context
How M25 compares in Tel Aviv
M25 is the pragmatic Carmel Market choice: easier to fold into a day than a destination dinner, better for casual timing than a high-commitment evening. Habasta is the stronger pick when the meal is the point of the night and the diner wants a more defined Israeli restaurant experience in the same broad Tel Aviv orbit.
Café Yom Tov is the more natural alternative for a relaxed neighborhood feel, while Makom Shel Basar makes more sense when the group wants a meat-focused dinner rather than a market-adjacent stop. For a special occasion, Oasis is the safer recommendation; for a broader city meal with less emphasis on the Carmel Market location, Jaffa Court is the cross-shop to consider.
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Compare M25
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| M25 | Tel Aviv | ; | 2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants |
| Habasta | Tel Aviv | Israeli | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4672024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5802023 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Café Yom Tov | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
| Makom Shel Basar | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
| Oasis | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
| Jaffa Court | Tel Aviv | No published awards | ; |
How M25 Tel Aviv compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book M25?
Booking window details are not available. M25 is a casual Tel Aviv restaurant with listed hours Monday through Saturday and Sunday closed, so check directly with the venue for reservations and current availability, especially if you need a specific time.
Can I eat at the bar at M25?
Bar seating information is not available. If seating format matters, contact M25 directly before going. The venue is in Tel Aviv, the dress code is casual, the restaurant has published hours across Monday through Saturday.
What are alternatives to M25 in Tel Aviv?
Other named options to compare include Habasta, Café Yom Tov, Makom Shel Basar, Oasis, Jaffa Court. The best choice depends on the kind of meal, timing, availability, so compare current details directly before deciding.
Can M25 accommodate groups?
Group capacity information is not available. If you are planning for more than a small casual meal, contact M25 directly to confirm whether the restaurant can accommodate your party and preferred time.
Is M25 good for a special occasion?
M25 is a casual Tel Aviv venue, so it may suit a low-key occasion if that is the tone you want. For a more formal or highly specific celebration, confirm the current setup, menu, reservation options directly before committing.
Is daytime or evening better at M25?
M25 lists hours that include daytime and evening opening on several days: Monday through Thursday from 12 PM to 11 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM, Sunday closed. Choose based on your schedule, confirm current hours before going.
What should I wear to M25?
Go casual. The dress code for M25 is casual, so there is no need for formal eveningwear.
























