Chez Jules in Edinburgh, City of

Very poor service. First, when I asked for the menu, the waiter refused to give one to me and told me to just turn my back and read from the wall which was very unclear. Next, halfway through my meal it began to rain and the waiters only offered an umbrella to the other table. Therefore, without providing me an alternative seat or protection from the rain, my food ended up getting wet.

Excellent treatment and very good quality of food, a restaurant that should be known, its prices are comfortable for all tourists. super recommended

Great food, great atmosphere, and great value. 5th visit, still fantastic and great value, fabulous atmosphere, great service.

Picked this place at short notice for meeting old friends as our normal venue was closed. Welcome to our new normal. I had to call for reservations during lunch hours, which I hate to do, but my call was handled with professional calm, even though I could hear how busy they were. The food is good, and the service was beyond what I would expect for how busy they got. On the busyness of the place I can say this. Yes, it got a bit noisy, but it was not an unpleasant noise, it was the noise of people enjoying their food and company. The food came out well prepared and hot, and as ordered, with nothing to complain about. The menu had something for everyone and the wine list had good wines at good prices. On a busy evening, having been told we had to vacate the table by a certain time, we never felt any pressure to hurry. I would recommend booking on advance as the restaurant filled up quickly, even on a midweek evening. We came, we ate, we will return.

Amazing meal out, and so reasonably priced! Best hidden gem in Edinburgh

Love this place and so does everyone I take there🤗.

Great experience here. Make a reservation and enjoy it

I can only review the dinner menu and that is spectacularly tasty! (rabbit, steak, potatoes dauphinoise, caramelised carrots, onion soup) Everything was amazing apart from salad (not enough dressing) and baguette (too dry) so I don't recommend those as starters/side dishes. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Service was helpful and responsive, however they take away things from you too quickly from tables what might be dictated by scarcity of space. Hence my one less star - the interior had seen better days, all furniture is well worn and packed to the brim. It also has a feeling of being dirty.

Great price lunch deal. Steak frites amazing. Very busy, even at opening time.

Amazing, I love this place. It's a goofy, wonderful space with great music, good staff, and their lunch is a crazy affordable amazing multi course meal. I'm so grateful this team has pulled together such a fun restaurant!

Fantastic lunch deal, food was wonderful, service was spot on

A wonderful, "quirky" place. Lovely authentic food, and an excellent atmosphere. I had lunch there recently and the entire experience was first class. A special mention for the front of house "meeter and greeter." Great work ethic - an invaluable member of the team.

Busy lunch 3 course set meal. Staff were overwhelmed but did their best.

Delicious food, dessert, everything pleased me about this place. I will definitely come back

I was visiting Edinburgh and was really excited to try Chez jules as the reviews are skyrocket high, we had no reservations so we put our names and waited for 1 hour and a half and when we finally had our seatings and our meal finally arrived, we ordered the sautéed prawns, french onion soup, and the bolognese pasta, the food was simply inedible the shrimps still had the shit sack in them and tasted very old, the pasta tasted like it was cooked yesterday and was very cold, the soup was cold, had no cheese and we can only taste the metallic taste of the spoon! The food literally made me sick and I had to run to the restroom to puke and on top of that we had to pay for the wine which we didn’t consume at all! The worst experience ever!

An amazing French restaurant, which is about 10 minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh. The food was awesome, we paid only 13£ per person for a 3 course lunch menu. The staff is super friendly and generaly awesome.

Very nice place to go for lunch or evening meal, we did plan on eating from the set menu but after looking at the main menu decided to go for that, I had the Surf and turf, I had to send the steak back due to it being over cooked, I asked for medium rare but it came out well done, this was rectified very quickly which is good, my wife had the lamb shank which could not be faulted, the free bread and oil before our mains was a nice touch aswell, overall I would highly recommend this restaurant if you in the area and looking for a traditional french experience ⭐⭐⭐

Wow, fantastic experience. We had the lunch menu, coq au vin - delicious, Steak and fries- beautiful. The pepper sauce had a real kick. Dessert was very tasty. Service was fantastic, the staff work so hard, the value was incredible. Very highly recommended

This place is a gem! Amazing food and service. I'll be back for sure.

Very slow service, 35min to get just the starters, onion soup was served with fresh bread and not croutons. We had a chance to see the lunch menu after we placed a la carte order... Not got a chance to ask for a straw to drink my coke as the waiter drop the drink quickly and left directly. Our main, 6oz steak roquefort sauce, was undercooked and the sauce was salty as hell and running like water. What was our surprise when plates came with just a steak inside and when we asked the waitress if their was any side with it we been told "I only have two hands". Presentation on plates need to be assessed and employees attitude with customers too. We ll come back? Certainly not.

This place is like a carbon copy - in the best possible sense - of the Bouillon Pigalle popular restaurant in Paris. Always packed with customers, a kitchen producing classic dishes and service staff who do so well to cope with the insane demand. The 3 course lunch is probably the best value restaurant meal in Scotland, never mind the middle of Edinburgh's New Town. Get the panna cotta dessert and also treat yourself to a carafe of wine (a wide range of options) too - this restaurant really deserves your custom.

We were a party of 5 who waited 2 hours for our food, which was well below par when it eventually arrived. No one apologised for the slow service yet were keen to see if we needed more alcohol. The cassoulet, barely warm, bore no resemblance to that which I have eaten in France and the rabbit was dried up. Extremely disappointed as I had been once before and had a lovely experience with good food.

Lovely food, vibes and despite a bit expensive the quality was good so i am happy

Had an nice lunch here. Our booking hadn't been taken properly but they managed to find us a table when we showed the confirmation. Food excellent as always. Service not the friendliest. Visited again on 28/09/24. Again there was a problem with the booking - this is a recurring issue with this place. I phoned for a table 6 weeks in advance and my reservation wasn't taken properly. This time the food wasn't so good. The lobster was mushy which likely meant it wasn't as fresh as it could be. It's put me off returning. Atmosphere on a Saturday night too loud. We couldn't hear each other and everyone just seemed to be getting louder and louder.

Fantastic in every way. Second time I ate there and will come back to Chester one time for a third time as soon as I can.

Exceptional value day menu. Onion soup. Goats cheese or pate followed by steak, mussels or coq au vin and 2 choices for pudding. What's not to like? Never changes. Still a great atmosphere whenever you go. 8 to 80 years. Beware of the noise levels if anyone is hard of hearing. Chaos of service can lead to confusion!!

I really appreciated that the girl allowed us to sit even though we hadn't booked. It was Sat afternoon and packed. Service was fast but lacked depth as they were just so busy! It really felt like your in and out quick. We had the set lunch deal. Soup was nice, steak ordered was well done but came out bloody. I had to exchange. When it came again it was small pieces of burnt meat cut into small chunks. It didn't look good at all. Panacotta was nice. Though the lunch deal is very reasonable, the quality of food was not great. Nice atmosphere but noisy when full and couldn't hear the music. Lady at till who I suspect was a manager was complaining and seemed frustrated about staff. I didn't need to hear that. Might try again but choose some other dishes.

Get the steak frites! It's wonderfully flavored, and it's at a reasonable price! You'll probably have to book ahead, but it's worth it. It's a cozy, very intimate, but not pretentious setting with candles by the table. I loved my experience here, and I would highly recommend it!

Loved this place! Staff are amazing, food out of this world!!

Delicious food 5⭐️ French basement restaurant in Edinburgh

Steak and the sauce is to die for!

Fantastic skirt stake with pepper sauce. The feel of this restaurant is amazing (thats how I imagine avarage underground spot in the centre of Paris)

Lovely experience. Restaurant was lively, dimly lit with a bustling atmosphere. The service didn't suffer and we received our drink and food in good time and warm etc. The food was excellent we couldn't believe how tasty it all was (mussels and roast chicken were both excellent). We had to make room for dessert and so glad we did (mousse). We hope to be back again soon.

Cosy, delicious, affordable (lunch deal was exceptional) with attentive and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Bar staff very slow, They think they are more important than the actual serving of drinks.

It took almost an hour for our food to arrive after we ordered it. The steak tartare was not done well at all, which is really dangerous. It was stringy and very chunky, we had to complain about it. The two people that ordered the portobello mushrooms with pesto and goats cheese were sick or throwing up for the rest of the night. The restaurant was packed to the point we were back to back with strangers constantly touching our backs.

Great atmosphere takes you back in time Service is more than great

We waited 1 hour 15 mins for our plates. When we told that the situation, they became very agressive to us and act very rude. Personnel was very arrogant, not recommended.

My friends and I had the lunch deal with onion soup, steak and the chocolate mouse. The soup and the steak were delicious, though my friends thought the pepper sause was too strong. I on the other hand, loved it but I do love spicy food. The big let down was the chocolate mouse. That was the only part of the lunch I didn't enjoy. I wish they had some of the panna cotta left to try or chosen the alternative they offered of vanilla ice cream with raspberry sause. It is still a great lunch option, especially for the price

iconic spot for cheap lunch menu. have been several times over the years but does always go down nicely.

Cozy little place with good portion sizes. The moules frites are especially generous, with a full 1kg of very good steamed mussels. The duck confit was also lovely, but my favorite part was surprisingly the potatoes au gratin it was served over -- just great.

Lovely food! The lunchtime deal is excellent.

Absolutely packed at 7.00pm on a Wednesday, very loud and at times hard to hear staff and table mates. House wine is reasonably priced and fine. Food is inexpensive but the price reflects the quality. We had coq au vin, had it many times before in France and elsewhere but not like here, few or no little onions, vague taste of red wine,sauce too thick and chicken not plentiful. Sweets were disappointing too. I guess the very cheap lunchtime menu is okay but I'm sure few discerning diners will return. It's an institution but....

Lovely breakfast place, great central location and no booking required. New chef mean service was very slow but we were given free cannelloni for our wait. Coffee wasn't as nice as some places but food was great. Although portion was quite small, as I was expecting a larger sausage or two small sausages but just fot one small sausage.

Perfect We visited there on Monday night, it's a full house. The atmosphere was crowded and noisy but we could accept it. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered French onion soup, confit duck and cream brulee, this food tasted good, especially the crispy confit duck. Highly recommend reserving a table for dinner.

Had the steak frites. It was not very expensive. It's much better in Paris.

Excellent attention. They welcome you with a salad, bread and butter, water and olives, and they don't charge you. Very good selection of wines, and the description matches the flavor. Various sizes, 125, 250, 500 or bottle. The food is delicious. The place is bustling but not annoying, it gives it life. The service is fast and very efficient, very well organized. Good choice. Thanks for your attention.

I've heard great things about Chez Jules for a long time but I hadn't got round to trying out their famous award winning lunch menu...until today & boy did Chez Jules not disappoint, I now know why there's always a queue outside waiting for the doors to open at 12 mid-day! Booked my table a few days ahead & I'm glad I did as at 12.30pm the restaurant was very busy & the atmosphere was buzzing. The restaurant had a real authentic feel & reminded me of small restaurants I have visited in France. All the staff we came in contact with were helpful & very welcoming. Our server took our order & within minutes we were served a dressed salad, olives, bread & butter and salami to enjoy whilst we waited for our Steak & Frites with pepper sauce. The Steak & Frites lived up to the rumours I had heard, it was absolutely delicious. The Steak was cooked to perfection; medium rare & was complimented perfectly by the pepper sauce. The Frites were freshly cooked & crispy. My dessert Vanilla Panacotta with raspberry coulis was equally as delicious, a great end to probably the best lunch I have had in central Edinburgh in a very long time. Two courses came to £10.90 and that makes Chez Jules, in my opinion, the best value 5 star lunch in Edinburgh. I'm planning my next visit already & will treat myself to 3 courses for the incredible price £12.90. If you have not had the pleasure of dining at Chez Jules then I would highly recommend you give them a visit as I guarantee it won't be your last. Bon Appetit.

You won't find anywhere in Edinburgh with food as good as you get at Chez Jules and at amazing prices! The set menu lunch is £12.95 with around 3 choices for each course. Have to book as it's mobbed all day so little chance of just turning up and getting a table. Upon being seated, we were provided with a lovely lettuce bowl with a beautiful dressing, some salami and a nice portion of olives. A large bowl of bread is also provided and this is all free of charge and which again is amazing value. We had the french onion soup and pate to start and both were very tasty. We all had the steak frites and it was delicious. You can request the sauce on the side as this was no problem for my brother who requested this. 2 x 2 course meal, 2 x 3 course meal, beers and a bottle of wine all for just over £80 which is honestly the best value around and especially in somewhere as busy as Edinburgh and in the current financial climate where everything is so expensive. Can't wait to go back through and will defo be booking Chez Jules for lunch or dinner or possible both!

Great food, good selection of reasonably priced wine, lively atmosphere

Authentic French cuisine for an unbeatable price. Definitely recommend.

I adore this place!! Been here multiple times with both my parents and with friends and have always had the best experience. An Edinburgh institution and certainly NOT overrated. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere unfussy and warm, and the food delicious. A beautiful venue with great wine and classic french food done right.

The steak was good, although the portion was a bit small. But since the price for lunch courses was affordable, it was okay. The restaurant is small and cozy, and decoration is great. Highly recommend for French dishes.

We booked as part of our honeymoon and what a find!! We were given a lovely cosy romantic corner of the restaurant for our honeymoon which we so appreciated. It was so romantic inside with candles everywhere and a great atmosphere, we felt as though we were in France. The waiters were so attentive, polite and friendly always making sure we were OK and making excellent recommendations. The menu is extensive and wow, what a meal we had!! So authentic, delicious and brimming with so much flavour. We had a 3 course meal and it was such a treat! We have not had food quite like this before in the UK. It is so hard to find a French restaurant let alone a traditional one. We could not recommend enough!! One of the best meals and restaurant experiences we have had. Thank you!

Waiter at the front seems to be selective on who he allows to wait for a table. Approached and explained we didn’t have a booking as there isn’t an option online. He then proceeded to let the people behind us wait for a ticket. I would’ve pressed further had it not been my girlfriend’s birthday and she didn’t want to make a scene.

Top 5 in Edinburgh. Always has been. Always will be!

Excellent food, wine and service, and all for a very reasonable price.

Came here for the weekday lunch set, what a deal!!! ✨✨✨ Seats are a bit cramped and it’s super crowded. Super efficient in the shop, dishes arrive quickly! The steak was really good, and side of fried delicious! Daily sorbet is a must try!!

extremely slow service, staff do not keep up to date with the table. Waited 1h and 40 minutes before being asked for our order.

Nil stars for the food. So disappointed, I have only ever heard good things about here. 5 of us out for dinner. Streak frites was like minute steak on top of microwave chips. Had to send x1 portion back as it was so cold. 1/2 lobster ... I think we got the empty half. Sea bass was ok

We were lucky in that they were able to squeeze us in. It's a small restaurant but filled with wonder. We ate the £12.90 for 3 courses meal. There are 3 choices for starter, main, and dessert. We arrived around 10 - 15 minutes after opening, and it was already a full house. It's a popular restaurant and I can see why. I shall certainly go again but next time, I shall book just to make sure.

Unlocked new favourite spot in Edinburgh, with 3 courses lunch for £12.90 the value is unbeatable 😍 The taste was exactly like in Parisian bouillons. I travel to France pretty often and feel confident to compare. The staff was lovely and they did they best. One thing I want to raise - I witnessed how one female member of the staff (maybe a manager? a blonde Polish woman, who was at the front table) bullied other staff. I was shocked to hear the manner she appreached waitresses, it was really rude and I personally felt bad for girls. I hope this is not a treatment Chez Jules staff receives daily as they have a really hard work and they definitely do their best.

steak frites was superb! JUICY and TENDER! i would highly recommend booking to prevent disappointment!

Came highly rated but we were not impressed. Service was spotty and staff a bit grumpy. I question the cleanliness given the manner in which our server took away our plates. My fish was overcooked and the salad was tasteless. Extremely noisy.

We LOVE Chez Jules. We went during the fringe and managed to just grab a table outside. We were really well looked after, Beata and Casey looked after us and we couldn't fault them, they made us feel so at home and really elevated the whole experience. Great food, really good value and fantastic wine. Can't wait to be back! (The picture was taken just before the heavens opened, but even then the service and the drinks made the rain a non-event)

This is such a lovely French restaurant. The atmosphere is very lively but also really cosy with candlelit tables and nice background music. The servers were very friendly and attentive. We got some tapas to start which was complementary and then had 3 courses which between two of us came out to be around £70. The prices are really good and the food is great quality. Would definitely come back here again and would highly recommend to others!

Fixed menu great value for money

Cheaper than some places, but the cost is for poor quality trash food. We had the lunch set deals, and all meals were of low quality, not fresh ingredients at all, and cooked so mediocre that I cannot recommend eating here. Avoid the oysters too. Just horrid. I've eaten at many french restaurants around the world, and this takes the prize as the worst I've tried. The table was wobbling uncontrollably through our meal, held up by a chunk of cardboard, the place is filthy and cluttered so there is no room to move, eat or breathe. The thing I hated most, was the fact they shamefully served me a room temperature warm beer. Just awful. I don't understand why this place is so busy....maybe people are just so desperate for a "cheap" meal that they don't care about how bad the food or experience is. Abysmal place. I'd never return, and regret wasting money and time in this place.

We really enjoyed ourselves here. It was very busy and noisy, for sure, but I have to say that we had a good time and generally enjoyed our food. My biggest criticism is that the sausage and pork in the duck casserole was quite overcooked and tough - whereas the duck and the rest of the casserole was really good. So I would suggest scrapping the pork and sausage and upping the duck content to compensate.

Super wee place. Best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. We ate from the fixed price menu. Decent choice and I will be very surprised if you can eat this well for the money, superb. The a la carte menu looks impressive and will be eating from that on the next visit.

Had the 3 course lunch menu Great food at a very reasonable price.

Delicious food. French onion soup and coq au vin were great. Friendly service. And atmospheric is an understatement. The number of tall candles made me a bit nervous walking through, but it did make the restaurant look lovely.

Where do I begin! Every time I visit Edinburgh Chez Jules is at the top of my list of restaurants to dine in. From the extremely friendly and efficient staff to the delicious quality food, this restaurant is an all round perfect restaurant. The atmosphere, the vibe and buzz of the restaurant makes for an perfect dining experience. Wether it’s an intimate first date for two or a group gathering Chez Jules is the place to go! I had booked a table for 15 people which they were kindly able to accommodate and when I realised that there were more people attending than expected, I rang them back up asking to add on an extra 5 which they were happy to accommodate. This was for my 25th birthday and it defiantly was a memorable one celebrated in the best place. A massive thank you to all the staff that catered to our very boisterous table and who were so accommodating and patient with us. A special thank you to Iona, Kasia, Hannah and Marta who worked to make the evening extra special. Lastly, the food. Huge thank you to the kitchen, even though it wasn’t seen I understand the pressure that such a large booking can put on the kitchen but the food was extraordinary. From the mussel and escargot starters to the steak and chips for mains, the food was cooked to perfection. Bravo!

Excellent 3 course lunch with wine and coffee for a great price what more do you want? The wee snack of bread, olives and charcuterie was a nice added extra too. Friendly fun service too. Didn’t take any photos as the food was that good!

This place lives up to its hype of affordable good French food. Very few places like this remain and we really enjoyed every bite. They start you off with some bread, French salad, and rosette saucisson. Great house wines and a menu bound to please everyone. Steaks were cooked perfectly - which is crazy to think considering how many they need to churn out. Only thing to note is it’s a VERY loud venue as it’s quite intimate so if you have any sensory issues this place might not be the one - especially if there’s live accordion going on a Thursday. Booking is pretty much mandatory and your best bet is to email them.

A cozy place! How is it cozy? Dark atmosphere in a romantic way with candles and tables near each other. Filled with customers! Highly recommended in different circles we encountered on our trip.

We went with the family and it wqs very good food i will definatley be back in future.

The buzzy atmosphere saves this place from a one star review and the fact they give you bread and olives before your meal to fill you up, so the bland reheated insult to French cookery of your mains can safely be left alone when it finally arrives. Overpriced and on the whole rather inedible.

We were delighted to be fitted into a busy evening in August even though we hadn't booked. Thanks for that flexibility. Lovely, unassuming busy restaurant in central Edinburgh. Food delicious. There is at least one vegan option. House wine excellent and very reasonably priced.

Great food. The meat above the fries was slightly burnt but so tasty 👍🏻👍🏻

Fantastic value for money and really authentic French fare

Lovely place, great food and nice staff. Highly Recommended! Great for eating and chatting with friends or nice for an intimate meal with a loved one. My first try of escargot too!😋🐌 I will definitely go back again.😁

Fantastic food the lunch menu is great value 12.95 for 3 courses would definitely return

I've never seen people so rude to respond. But the food makes up for it. Tasty and well presented.

Nice little place and a good find as doesn't look like much from the outside. There were a group of us that all had different things, even frogs legs and snails made their way to the table. I would go back for other things on the menu as had the half chicken with the potato gratin which I would recommend!

A great time in an authentic setting and with very friendly waitresses. C'est un delish ! C'est pas mal non ? C'est français ! Congrats !

Enjoyed the reasonably priced and tasty lunch menu. Good service. Thank you. Will recommend.

The place was really small and the tables are uncomfortablly close to each other. The steak was RAW eventhough we ordered it to be well done. The pepper sauce was extremelly bad, it had so much blackpepper in it, you cannot even taste the meat. We were served later than the people came after us. The service was really annoying and the waitresses were arragont and unpolite. It was a really bad experience for us.

One of our favourites in town! Food is lovely and their weekday lunch menu is a bargain. Staff are always friendly and even if it’s busy, they endeavour to get you a table. I personally feel the setting is sometimes a bit claustrophobic however my partner disagrees and is clearly a matter of personal preference. If you can overlook this, I’d highly reccomend Chez Jules!

I had a disappointing experience at Chez Jules in Edinburgh. We walked in and were told there was a 3 hour wait. Additionally, she mentioned the outdoor seating was first come first serve to the man in front of us. When we walked outside, the outdoor seating was available. Shortly after, a staff member came outside and, instead of welcoming us, she began yelling, claiming she had never seen us before. This was incredibly embarrassing and confusing as there were no other guests at the time, and we were seated at an empty table. She then said we had a reservation for another day after claiming to have never seen us before. Despite explaining our situation, she refused to let us stay seated outside and rudely dismissed us. What made the situation even worse was that she seated another group that had just arrived, at the very spot we were asked to vacate. This kind of treatment felt disrespectful and unprofessional. Overall, our experience at Chez Jules was quite unpleasant. The lack of clear communication and the hostile behavior of the staff left a bad impression, and we won't be returning. There are plenty of other restaurants in Edinburgh that value their customers and treat them with respect. I'd recommend choosing one of those instead.

I love everything and good food

What a great place. Would eat the steak frites daily..

Starter and main were good but the salad looked a bit off so I didn't touch it. Main problem was the service – it was hideously slow. A lunch menu should be turned around rather quickly but spending well over 90 minutes in the restaurant is not ideal. The staff don't seem to like it when you chase up your main course. It is good value for money, especially if you like steak frites. They seem to prioritise turning over tables than actually serving food.

Walked in at dinner time and was surprised to get a seat for 3 people. The place was buzzing for a Monday. Dope spot, excellent food and vibes. L'endroit est authentique!

AMAZING food, AMAZING lunchtime offer and AMAZING staff. I literally cannot wait to eat here again, what a lovely place. Gonna make sure I visit every time I am in Edinburgh. Thank you chez jules!

French and not disappointed, finds the Parisian bistro, Good atmosphere, very good dishes, friendly and dynamic waiter, I highly recommend !!

Chez jules is hands down the best value in Edinburgh and I’ve been bringing friends and family here for years. Fantastic food! I will say the qualify of the service can differ depending on the night, but you soon forget about that when your steak frites comes out.

The bread and olives at the start were the best part in all honesty the meat wasn’t seasoned or cooked right and the egg was so raw! Very disappointing for an anniversary dinner.

Beautiful place! Amazing food, all the staff incredibly helpful. See you again soon! Thank you!

Will never recommend this place the lady at the reception is bitterly rude and she’s in the wrong place where the city is filled with such lovely and welcoming people around! Don’t stop by to waste any second of your time here.. there were people leaving the place complaining about bad service and below standard food