Can Filetto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Hungary?

Ask for "Kérek bélszínt" when looking for Filetto in Hungary.

loin primal · Italy

Filetto

Q: What is Filetto in Hungary?

Filetto is the Italy retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled bélszín.

Q: What is Filetto called in Hungary?

Look for bélszín—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is Filetto from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Hungary, this cut is bélszín.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Hungarybélszín

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Hungary

rare	Al sangue	→	Véresen	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	Félig nyers	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Közepesen átsütve	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Jól átsütve	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“Filetto” in Italy maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Hungary, look for labels such as bélszín. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.