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    M25, Restaurant in Tel Aviv
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    Opinionated About Dining 2026

    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.

    The takeThis 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.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextTel Aviv, Israel

    Planning details

    Location
    Simtat HaCarmel 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
    Website
    m25meat.co.il
    Phone
    +97235580425
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    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

    CozyLivelyCasual

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup Dining

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    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

    Simtat HaCarmel 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel · Directions

    +97235580425

    m25meat.co.il

    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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    M25 Tel Aviv and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    M25Tel Aviv;
    2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants
    HabastaTel AvivIsraeli
    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 TovTel AvivNo published awards;
    Makom Shel BasarTel AvivNo published awards;
    OasisTel AvivNo published awards;
    Jaffa CourtTel AvivNo 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.