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It was a good thing I booked in advance on the Friday night we visited M, or we’d never have gotten a table at this unpretentious bistro on Kertész utca. This is not a fancy restaurant- but it is a real one where the food is fresh and seasonal and the prices very modest.
The decor here is special in its minimalism- and oft misunderstood according to the owner, Miklos. ‘How sad’, I thought… All of the walls are covered with brown paper-with line drawings of things you have at home- vases, books, a telephone- drawn by an artist friend of the owner’s without perspective, making it even more interesting and a brilliant use of the tiny space. See here for more photos.
The two-woman-strong wait staff runs around like deer, up and down the stairs, but also find time to be professional and friendly. Now to the food, which was excellent, and I am not so easy to please… There is something for everyone – a vegetarian, meat and fish choice, plus home made desserts. The venison stew was the best we’d ever had. There’s a nice, honestly priced choice of wines. This is a feel good place, lively and fun. Don’t come if you’re in a rush, rushing doesn’t fit the mood, and things can be a bit hectic on a busy night. But if you’re lucky while you’re waiting, Miklos will stop by for a chat.
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M Restaurant | Art & culture, Restaurants (Intern.) | Main courses from HUF 1550
Kertész utca 48 | Central Pest | +3613223108
18:00 – 00:00 daily (Sat -Sun also lunch)
