Chez Jules in Edinburgh, City of

Food was great. Just a tad busy and too loud. But worth a visit.

Had a fantastic lunch at Chez Jules! I went for the steak and French onion soup from their lunch menu, and both were absolutely delicious – full of flavour and beautifully prepared. I was also pleasantly surprised with a wee snack on the house before my meal arrived, which was such a lovely touch. The staff were warm, friendly, and welcoming throughout. A wonderful experience all around – I’ll definitely be back!

Very, very busy loud place, food is really good and tasty. The fixed price menu extremely good value.

Food is fine, however, service, space and the lack of attention from staff was disappointing. Our group size was large which they were not catered to deal with so would recommend going with a group of maximum up to 4 people. Pre booked for 12:00 and sat down promptly, however, our order wasn't taken till after 30 mins of waiting, followed by another 45 mins till any starters arrived. After another 45 mins of waiting the mains arrived. Prices and food are ok at best, hopefully your visit will be better.

Great steak and fries, wine served in water glass. I wasn't very happy with that but the food made up for it.

We went for the lunch time deal after seeing all the great comments on tick tok unfortunately food was cold, and not cooked great 2 of our party snet it back to re heat, food very average. Disappointed especially after seeing it all over my social media.

Came in on a Wednesday still busy but managed to get a table via walk in at 3pm (Would advice to book as it gets packed quite quickly) Its quite a small place but cosy interior. service was quick even during the busy periods however don’t expect too much of a server to customer engagement. As we were placed right beside the service window we saw a lot of chatting and also a lack of hand washing from staff (we believed the managers were good at this but some servers on the other hand) which put me off however we came for the food… Decided to try the lunch menu - onion soup was 3/5 as it was quite watery and didn’t get the oniony flavour you would expect from a french onion soup. Steak en frites on the other hand 4.5/5 would highly recommend!! Only reason i didn’t give it a 5 is because of consistency. My partner got a nicely med/rare with just the right amount of charring whilst mines was too charred nonetheless still a good steak and would happily order again as the peppercorn sauce just hits the right spot. The pricing of it too with it being in Edinburgh is pretty decent. Under £13 for two course is a steal. I’ve highly recommend this restaurant since coming and would happily order again to try the mussels as i heard great things about it.

Delicious. Sea bass is fresh and tasted good with the sauce. Steak is tender but the portion is smaller than expected.

The food was amazing and so fairly priced, house wines were also really good! Love the added bonus of a free starter. Unfortunately seems a bit understaffed, we waited at least 45 minutes before we could get the waiters attention and order our final course. They were really busy but was definitely a bit too long to wait. Ended up having to go up the counter and ask for service.

RACIST SERVICE I celebrated my birthday at Chez Jules, and it was an absolutely HORRIBLE experience. The service was incredibly rude and blatantly discriminatory. The staff treated our table unfairly compared to others, and it was painfully obvious they were treating us differently based on our skin color. It’s shocking to experience such racism in 2025. I’ve never been so disrespected at a restaurant before, especially on my birthday. If you’re looking for a restaurant that judges you based on the color of your skin, then Chez Jules is unfortunately the place to go. But if you want to be treated with dignity and respect, I would recommend looking elsewhere. VERY DISAPPOINTED

Absolutely fantastic meal, wine and atmosphere. Couldn't recommend any higher.

The food was really good for the price and the free starters was a lovely. The decor was really cute too. The only issue is the lack of vegetarian food on the lunch menu.

The food was okay-ish. The real kicker was the service. The staff were too busy chatting to each other half the time to serve us, and the pacing of food service was awful. They bought one dish out after the next without any time I between. It felt like we were being hurried up so that they could give the table to someone else. I'd recommend napoleon up the street instead, cheaper/better food, and nicer staff.

I don't like saying it but a bit of a mixed bag. Went for a birthday meal & the first impression wasn't great as the lass at the entrance seemed off and rude to my partner. We were then sat at a table that was way too small for the 8 people we had and then unfortunately I had a 'authentic stereotypical French experience' with a raging d-bag of a server who was straight up rude. Luckily the guy in charge of service kinda saved the night not only spotted that the table wasn't up to duties but that also the server was being an absolute nightmare. To end on a positive the food was pretty great, best steak tartare I've had in years and everyone enjoyed their meals but who needs the nonsense drama.

My French girlfriend approved, however the escargot was lacking the signature garlic sauce.

Loved it, great value for money and great taste. recommend to anyone who likes food and money

Prices have gone up and quality has gone down 😔

I got the Mac and cheese and it took about 35 minutes to arrive and it was quite bland contrary to how good it looks. There wasn’t much cheese so I asked for a sauce and settled on the garlic butter which transformed the dish into something interesting and tasty. I was satisfied with the portion! I love the ambience but if you don’t like dark/candlelit and noisy spaces maybe skip here.

Recommendation from a friend, food was top notch. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Service felt a little too laid back, borderline casual from some of the staff including a forgotten desert order for 4 people. Otherwise staff very friendly and would eat here again. Food was high quality!

The food is nice but the service is very slow and the noise levels are completely oppressive. We were there on a Monday lunchtime and it was so loud we had to leave.

I had an extremely unpleasant and humiliating experience at Chez Jules in Edinburgh. The owner herself treated my family and me with unbelievable rudeness and disrespect. She was openly discriminatory, making us feel unwelcome simply because of who we are. Her behavior was not only unprofessional but also deeply offensive, especially in front of my family. I want to warn all Arab and Muslim visitors: this restaurant is NOT welcoming to everyone. I strongly advise against visiting Chez Jules if you value respect and dignity. No one deserves to be treated the way we were.

Cannot speak highly enough of the place. Good food, well cooked and a great atmosphere. Also amazing value.

We loved our first visit last year, food was great and the staff accommodated us even if we didn’t have a booking. However, this year’s experience was different. I ordered the same food I had last year, my husband loved it too but it just tastes different this time. Soup was salty and watery. And the treatment we experienced from one of the staff was horrible. We asked one of their staff if we could move to a different table as I was feeling nauseous and wanted to be seated by the corner, staff told us we could after the table is cleaned. Shortly after that, another staff accused us in front of other customers that we’ve moved seats without telling them, it was embarrassing. I just lost my appetite after that.

I really enjoyed eating at Chez Jules. It's like a fast service, French restaurant. Finely tuned to be in and out during the day. You can't stay long as it's bijou, loud as cramned, limited space, and basic wooden table and chairs that don't provide great comfort. Food is fantastic and quickly served. Close enough to the centre of Edinburgh as a quick detour off the busy shopping streets will have you there in 7 minutes. Try it, lunch menu is do cheap and you'll have a great time and lovely food.

Great prices, great atmosphere. Can't really complain when prices and atmosphere are so good, would definitely visit again to try more food

Excellent French food. We tried the snails and frog legs and they were delicious. Great atmosphere and perfect service

Best value lunch and vibe in Edinburgh!

Great place, busy, food is tasteful and affordable, especially between 12.00 and 4.00 PM, choice between two and three courses. The French wine was also good, normal priced.

We've tried a lot of different French restaurants in many different cities. It's not an overstatement to say that this was the best French restaurant we've ever eaten. We absolutely loved everything. The staff is really polite and attentive. Thank you. We hope to be back one day.

Just amazing! Great vibes, awesome food, kind staff. Better than going to France:)

Great food at an unbeatable price. Fat recommendation for the beef and chips with the pepper sauce on the lunch menu. The coq au vin is also quite nice and tender. Didn’t catch any of the staff’s names but they were all lovely. Not my my first or last time coming, a must when in Edinburgh. Make sure to get a reservation as getting a table from 12-4 might be a challenge as a walk-in.

Tasty authentic french food and reasonable price point

Extremely rude staff. From the moment we got in, the staff didn’t even hold the door for us or asked us if we wanted a seat - just disappeared as if we weren’t there. We got in the restaurant and stood there waiting for 5 mins without anyone approaching us, just to then be told by another member of staff that there were no seats, that we should have reserved a table (no website available to do so) and that we could come back the day after! lol We decided to go to a place across the road, called Bibimbap and it was great!!! Top staff and food over there ☺️

Outstanding food, service and ambiance.

Lovely place!!! Service 10/10 Food super tasty!! Price affordable

Cute place but food isn’t as good as in France (from a local) Frog legs are great, and mousse au chocolat desert The steak frites has way too much pepper making it inedible and the meat overcooked. Beef tartare on its own not much taste but sauce was good to pair with Overall, it’s okay for a cheap quick bite (3 course lunch menu 15.90£)

Amazing dinner! I love it here. Such a lovely atmosphere, nice staff, tasty food and it’s so cheap. A must visit.

The food was good but the best thing without a doubt was the service. We were served by a waitress who spoke perfect Spanish (which was very appreciated) and was also gorgeous. Super friendly and attentive. I would marry her tomorrow.

Great casual French dining at an even greater price. You know you're going to get good French food when they're vaguely rude to you over the phone when you try to book a table. Very highly recommended. The creme brulee was a little disappointing, it had the consistency of scrambled eggs (but it did taste good!)

The place is nice, good atmosphere. However, regarding the dishes, the terrine really doesn't taste as good, the steak is good, even if the fries are frozen and in mini doses. In the end, what happens in Edinburgh is the prices, it’s not so “inexpensive”. This is not a must to do.

Day trip to Edinburgh and took a punt on Chez Jules for lunch. Best part of the trip. Loved the atmosphere which was lively and buzzing, food was phenomenal value for money and very good and the staff were friendly, attentive and made lunch such a lovely experience. I don't know how they produce an excellent 3 course meal for the money. For me, it is the go-to place in Edinburgh.

The place has a nice vibe and it seems pretty popular given the queue. However, the waiter was a bit rude by telling me we don’t have spaces without even giving a specific time to when we can come back (unlike what he told others waiting). And when I asked him when can we get a seat, and he said you can come back after more than an hour! And he literally gave the couple behind us a seat immediately. To be fair, we had a buggy but he seemed so unbothered and it was almost like (we don’t want people with babies here).

Although they have to have a nice terrace, we first arrived to get a spot there. It took 10 minutes until someone showed up and they did not even look at our faces. Afterwards, when someone showed up again, we asked if we could change places to an empty table next to us, getting an unnecessarily rude answer.

This was probably the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. I had booked a table a week in advance to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and everything was ruined. The table was dirty, it was freezing cold inside, and I had to sit in my coat the whole time. We waited 45 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was absolutely awful. All I wanted was to leave and forget this place ever existed. To make things worse, our table was right next to the bar, and the staff kept banging glasses and throwing cutlery around — we could barely hear each other speak. Would definitely not recommend this place to anyone.

A really lovely little restaurant 😍 great food and atmosphere 👌 😋

Only one vegan option. Took almost 2 hours to get our meals and we were a big group of people. It was lovely inside and the staff were lovely (even though they were rushed off their feet!)

Lovely place. Definitely will go again.

Great lunch menu reasonably priced in an atmospheric basement.

Best moulle fritte I have eaten. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Extremely noisy, dense tables allocation

Without a doubt it is a great option to eat, nice and cheap! They give you the choice between three starters and three starters, and depending on whether you choose a one-course, two-course or three-course menu, the price varies, but you won't pay more than 13 pounds! Good option! The food is good! They give you a free starter 'salad' with two slices of sausage and olives, they don't charge for tap water!

Great little bistro restaurant with a wonderful menu and excellent food. The 2/3 course daily specials menu is also great value for money too. Our meal was extremely good! Would highly recommend. Booking should be considered to avoid disappointment…busy busy busy with very good reason. 5*

Absolutely excellent!! Wonderful food wonderful staff , just go and try for yourself you will not be disappointed!!

We booked a table for lunch on 24 February 2025 for our wedding breakfast. We were seated in the corner behind a pillar, presumably for privacy. However, this corner was very cold dispite the aircon blowing hot air. Not helped by the fact that we were near the front door which would be left wide open by people waiting to be seated, hence the low score. The service was very slow but the food was good when it did arrive. This is a very popular restaurant and we hope to return for our first anniversary, requesting to be seated further in the room. We look forward to giving a better review on our return.

There is nothing Scottish about this place. The food, wine and atmosphere is all French. At the same time, there is nothing French about this place. The great service, fun, and approachability here is all Scottish. The food is seriously DEELISH. Don't come here for a working lunch. It's loud and fun, so bring friends and enjoy great wine time together. Sidenote, the mixed olive sampler is free and wonderful. Ask your server to top off the sampler and you're likely to receive a big, free bowl! Yes, it's that sort of place where the fun and food runs deep.

Pity you can't enter 6 stars for food and service. It's just great value 👌 and will certainly return.

Amazing experience! Delicious food, chill atmosphere 💕 very nice staff 🥰 Great value for money!

Such a good price for lovely food.

Great value for money lunch sets. A must visit spot in Edinburgh

Not good, unless you get the lunch deal. Overpriced and super poor quality otherwise

This food is terrible . Nothing to do with french kitchen. Just marketing to attract tourists. On the top of that the premises are not nice. I don't recommend

Great atmosphere and the special lunchtime menu is excellent value for money. Staff are very friendly so would highly recommend a visit.

It is recommended to order the 3-course menu, very good value for money. The bread service comes with butter, they also give you a little green salad, a little sausage and some olives to start. Very good attention. The delicious chocolate mouse. To repeat

I had the 3 course menu. French onion soup, coq au vin, and chocolate mousse. Everything was very tasty. For £12.9, it’s more than worth it. Would definitely come back

Very original restaurant, always full of people, very good atmosphere and excellent service. Delicious food

Best French steak and fries I’ve ever had. Only £13. Honestly impressive

We couldn't sit because it was full but it was recommended to us by a local woman and the atmosphere was very nice.

Sensational menu..excellent food..Great value..very,very busy...we will return..

Unbelievable frog legs and steak fries in a buzzing atmosphere

First time I went food was appalling but we was a very large group second time was pleasantly surprised, if you didn’t enjoy may be worth a second go

The stand out, endorphin releasing, Apple wallet sigh of relief-ing, aspect of this restaurant is the amazing lunch 3 course deal they have. With plenty of food being served, consumed with a bottle of red, the evening couldn’t go wrong. Jolly and scrumptious. Alas, If you look closely and cajole your tastebuds into Michelin mode, the greasy French onion soup, non-chocolately chocolate mousse, and stale bread can be a bit of a let down. Nevertheless, the service was good and the atmosphere gives the right impression of a classic French style restaurant that starts with ‘chez’. Definitely recommend for a lunch of laughter, and cheap food. Located in a good area too.

I’ve never been so appalled by a dining experience as I was at Chez Jules. The moment I walked in, I was greeted by an unbearably cramped environment, with tables so wobbly they could barely support a glass of water, let alone a meal. The staff? Completely uninterested, and service was so slow it felt like they were deliberately trying to ruin the evening. Now, the food - thought it would be the saving grace but was sorely mistaken… My chicken was so overcooked it was practically inedible, dry and tasteless, and drowned in an obscene mess of salt and rosemary, as if someone thought that seasoning could make up for the complete lack of skill in the kitchen. It was a disgrace to French cuisine. Every single aspect of Chez Jules screamed incompetence and indifference. I wouldn’t return if you paid me. Chez Jules? More like Chez Jizz. Avoid it at all costs - this place is a disaster.

honestly don’t even bother especially if you’re a person of color. Terrible service and uncomfortable vibes. Just go to Cote Edinburgh down the road their food and service are both WAY better

Excellent early evening meal with great atmosphere reminiscing of my days visiting my late brother George in the small french village of Seltz.

I went to this restaurant with high expectations which were definitely met. The food was in my opinion some of the best I’ve ever had, the price was really good considering that I got their lunch deal, the servers were super friendly and quick. The atmosphere was really cosy and I left the place with my expectations exceeded. Would definitely recommend!!

I ordered a take away, only thing available is steak + frites, but it was delicious !!! Had a lovely chat with staff while waiting for it (you have to collect it). Highly recommended

Had a great lunch there yesterday. Superb food and great value.

A real deal french bistro. You can go for the ridiculously priced bargain set menu. But look further on the menu and you will not be disappointed. Authentic French food served as speed acompanoed by very reasonably priced wine and spirits. We will be back. Service fast, warm and friendly. Thank you.

Sat beside the door ,every time someone went out or came in ,We a blast of cols air which was nt pleasant ! Good food ,Great charming hosts and very polite and warm !

Really great value, very good food and a vibrant atmosphere. The service was a bit erratic and slow but then the place was packed so it’s to be expected to some extent. Steak-frites was class, as was the French onion soup.

Great menu here with plenty of choice. We had seafood starters which were very fresh. Rabbit for main course and this is so good. The atmosphere is busy and lively. Carla our waitress was just great 💚

Very very popular wee French restaurant in Central location. Booking needed from Lunch hours. It is bit noisy place because of popularity. Hidden Gem 💎. I would love to try Seafood next. 💕

Came for their popular 3 course lunch set. The food was alright (steak was burnt a bit) but for that unbeatable price in Edinburgh it was a good value! Service was fast. Overall a good experience! 👌

Starter took 20 min which wasn't too bad but the mains came 1 hour afterwards. Chips were cold and portion size small. Did not bother getting dessert with the slow service.

What an amazing value for money - great bistro!

Best place ever, great food, great staff, and great price. Moules are fantastic

We were really looking forward to dining at Chez Jules in Edinburgh, but our experience was a letdown. We arrived later in the evening, hoping to enjoy a meal, but the staff told us they were fully booked and couldn’t accommodate us. While it’s understandable that restaurants can get busy, a friendlier and more helpful attitude would have made a big difference. We left feeling disappointed, especially since we had been eager to try their menu and might have considered returning another day. Unfortunately, the unfriendly reception has deterred us from doing so.

My husband and I have been here probably 20 times and it never disappoints! Expect a fast paced, French dive bar/restaurant vibe with excellent quality food and wonderful service. My favourite restaurant by far so of course highly recommend

Food delicious and very fairly priced, hence packed out midweek in the evening. Service however was slow for our meals and drinks ordered were forgotten which is bad news if the kitchen is playing catch up.

Booked a table a month prior for Valentine’s Day via email and when we showed up were barely greeted by a manager with a clear attitude problem. No hi, No Bonjour not even a welcome smile, just “How did you book.” Then she sat us right by the pass which was noisy and we could see the chefs taking the bins out through where everyone was dining. We also noticed that this manager treated other customers the same and gave death stares to the other poor waitresses running around like chickens. Her professionality was shocking. Took 20mins to get served and I’m certain they forgot because they took everyone else’s orders who came after us. My partner had to ask one of the other waitresses who said she would find our waitress. We could finally order drinks which took 20 minutes. When we finally did order the chips were cold (from frozen im certain) and steak medium rare but parts were literally raw. Cheap steak, cheap chips. We were ready to be done and asked for the bill to which a waitress was shocked that we did not want to order dessert and said whilst she printed our receipt that she was disappointed we didn’t order dessert. Well we were disappointed at the service and poor quality, who in their right mind would want to stay longer and order a dessert? We chose to dine here as it reminded us of our time in France, what déception.

Not dog friendly and they refuse to give a outside table

Brilliant food as always. Great pricing and lovely wine selection. I’ve never seen the place not full!

Authentic french food at good prices. Tres bien!

Very nice French restaurant Only downside, too bad they are frozen fries... For a French restaurant, I expected to eat good homemade fries like they do so well in France

Our waiter was great, helped us pick a great wine to compliment our meal. The additional sides which accompany the main meal are a lovely touch. I had the macaroni as a main- it was the best macaroni I’ve ever had. The lighting is also very aesthetically pleasing if that’s your thing!

Chez Jules has an amazing atmosphere – it's the kind of place where you can just relax and have a good time. The food's great too, especially the seafood and steak. They have a good wine selection for a really reasonable price. The only downside is that it's nearly impossible to get a table without a reservation.

Booked over a week in advance and arrived to find it was closed. No attempt at contacting me in advance.

Incredible French restaurant! We went for the lunch 3 course menu which was £13 for 3 courses! The vibes are very homey here and the food is delicious, especially the steak. It’s always packed here, so I recommend you book in advance !

Food is great. Staff is very rude.

Absolutely my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Best value lunch in town!