Chez Jules in Edinburgh, City of

It's been a while Chez Jules! But you didn't disappoint. Delicious food. Great service. Buzzing atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Fascinating decor. Vibrant, happening place. Love, love, love the dressing on the salad you serve with the bread, olives and charcuterie at the start of the meal. Superbe! Merci bien. I will be back soon with other friends. 👏👏👏👏👏 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This place was recommended to me by a friend and boy it was so good. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced despite being in the city centre of Edinburgh. I would recommend anyone to book a table before going as it is crowded and full. We went aa a family of 6 and an infant and it was below £200 but that’s the price without any alcohol. Surf and turf was £30 and full lobster was £32.40. I personally prefer it a bit quieter but hey ho it’s good that’s why is busy!

Frencher than a Thierry Henri hand ball. Loved it.

Absolutely brilliant afternoon out with friends. Staff amazing, food amazing and atmosphere just brilliant. Will be back very soon.

Our favorite restaurant of the trip so far! Great food and service and lunch meals were a great value. A bit of a walk from Old Town but with it and close to the Gallery.

Coming to Edinburgh, booked restaurants? Cancel them, book here. Service - brilliant, food - amazing, wine - incredible. Why did we not come here years ago, huge thanks to the kitchen, the front of house, value for money this place is on its own in Edinburgh, three of us ate, cocktails, wine, starters and mains for just over £100, WOW. They need a bigger place as it was rammed on a Wednesday evening. Loved it 👏👏👏

Cramped and noisy. Steak was completely inedible. Waitress took it away and brought back same steak which had obviously just been put in microwave and burnt to a crisp. Cheap prices, cheap cuts of meat.

Nice restaurant though my partner and I got a very bad stomach flu less than 48h after having dinner there and that's the only time we ate the same things so... Overall, the food was not exceptional but was okay still.

Food is okay/meh but the fries are oven chips. Very noisy, cramped tables (five of us on a table for four and no space to sit at the end of the tables) and service is poor but the staff try hard.

A truly impecable meal. Phenomenal steak, wine and sides, A crème brûlée of the highest order. Under £30 a person . Easily 5 stars, possibly more.

Seriously cannot recommend enough!! Food / Atmosphere /Service were all impeccable, a perfect date night spot! Make sure to order the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream!

The food is very good but the service is horrible. Terrible customer service. But, good food . If they improved the service quality, it would a top restaurant in Edinburgh.

Firstly, the atmosphere is amazing: the decor, the lighting, the music, loved it all. I can see this being a great place for a date too. The staff was so good too! Now onto the food: The starters we had were amazing, I especially enjoyed the mussels, and the mackerel salad. The mains were a mixed bag: the lamb shank was very well seasoned and cooked, but the macaroni was disappointing, the cheeses really didn't come through so it was very bland. The desserts where beautiful and I absolutely loved the panna cotta. And the wines were all great, especially for the price. Overall, very happy with everything! Would definitely go again.

SO SO cheap - it should be illegal how tasty it was. Quick service, despite it being extremely busy and a little cramped but if that’s your jam then it’s perfect, and lovely food. Went for the three course lunch. At 13.90£ you can’t beat it! I love. Book in advance!

The food and service were excellent. The thing that let it down was the way the manager spoke to the staff in front of customers. She badly needs to go on a management course.

Perfect in every way ! I could not say a bad word about this place ! We would be gutted if they ever changed it , as the interior and atmosphere is what makes it original and authentic ! Always our no 1 choice if we go into Edinburgh for lunch ! Merci ! X

Absolutely loved it. Quick and excellent food

We went here for my friend’s birthday dinner. I’ve been many times and it’s always great. Three of us had the steak frites with the garlic butter option which was delicious. One friend had the half roast chicken with chips. The plating of this dish was very in your face the way the knife sticks out of the dish. We also order dauphinois to share which were absolutely excellent and I wish I could eat them every day. We shared two desserts between two which were also yummy. Very quick service as always!

Been coming here for a few years now and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is always lovely and the service is very attentive, the food comes out so quick! All the food is so reasonably priced and tastes amazing. Staff are all lovely, I can’t recommend it enough!:)

I was able to seat quickly, but it got packed! The French onion soup and steak frites were all super flavorful! Loved it!👌

Perfect French village bistro atmosphere, full of people of all ages enjoying the buzz, excellent service, food that is very enjoyable. A great place for large family meet ups, couples or just old friends catching up. Good number house wines - everything value for money.

The ribeye I ordered was tough to chew, despite being cooked medium rare. A third of the steak was pure fat, not the tasty kind you can eat. Aldi's £5 ribeye is way more tender! A noisy party of 20 made conversation impossible. It felt more like a nightclub than a dining experience. We were eating looking and yelling at each other 🥲

What an amazing little find right in the heart of Edinburgh - phenomenal value at £12.95 for the 3 course fixed lunch and cosy intimate layout. Would highly recommend but I'd imagine you need to book in advance.

Some of the best French food I have eaten outside France and better than most I have eaten in France. Yes it does get crowded and noisy but if that worries you, go after the 4 pm set lunch menus stop. They are incredibly good value so naturally attract crowds. On the main menu the frogs legs and boudin noir starters were both superb as were the bavette and filet mignon steaks that followed. High quality meat perfectly cooked. Pomme Dauphinois as good as it gets. Some reviews have complained about the very overworked waiting staff but I found them efficient and coping well with the high pressure of a crowded and a bit cramped restaurant. If you find them a wee bit less than shall I say fawning then that just reinforced the French ambiance. Strongly recommended.

what a wonderful place. have just visited and couldn’t wait to write a review. had the 3 course lunch and shared a bottle of wine for 2. might actually be my favourite restaurant ever. much love to a fantastic team ❤️

As a French national, I can honestly say this: their French food is better than ours!! I had an absolute feast at Chez Jules, and everything from the French fries, the rumpsteak, the gratin dauphinois to the green salad was exquisite. Value for money?? Through the roof. On top of that, the restaurant is the cutest thing, filled with laughter yet intimate. And let’s not forget the amazing staff who are some of the most efficient I’ve ever seen, while still staying incredibly nice. Can’t recommend this place enough.

The TLDR: I understand a hip and trendy restaurant however, the wait staff could and should be a lot more attentive. I was very surprised to see that on a busy night such as Mother’s Day, the kitchen would be ahead of the waitstaff and food runners. We made an in-person reservation earlier in the week for Mother’s Day at 8:00pm. Once we arrived, we were thankfully greeted and seared by the manager right away. The waitstaff started strong, immediately bringing out the baguette, saucisson, and salad but from then, it took 25 minutes for them to return for us to order a bottle of wine, appetizers, and mains. We ordered: - Escargots - Soupe gratinée s l’onion - Terrine de campagne - Le steak frites, 3 with au poivre sauce, and 1 with beayonnaise To our surprise, the escargots were unevenly hot and just warm. The manager advised us to be careful when eating because the cast iron was incredibly hot however, it was only warm to the touch. Some of the escargots were colder than others. The soupe was also cold — the Gruyère wasn’t melted and the soup itself was slightly above lukewarm, meaning it was likely left sitting for quite some time under a warmer before it made it to our table. Les Steak Frites were good however, they ran out of beayonnaise sauce. Remember, I mentioned this was 8pm on Mother’s Day and while I understand the restaurant was busy, a more attentive wait staff would understand the sauce is running low and let the diner know rather than give a mere dollop and say “sorry, we’re running out,” when delivering the plates. It’s worth mentioning she didn’t offer another sauce either. She simply dropped the plates and carried on. Also, a beayonnaise isn’t that time-consuming to make. So to run out during the dinner service is interesting. At this point, it was nearly 10pm and with the understanding that the restaurant was set to close then, we finished up our mains and asked for the bill. Once the bill was dropped after 10pm, no one came to collect for at least 20 additional minutes. It wasn’t until my friend went around to find and ask a staff member to pay that we were able to settle the bill and leave. On our way out, we didn’t hear a goodbye, thank you, or goodnight from the staff. Overall, the food was good but not a great experience and I'm happy to not have been celebrating my mother with that level of service.

Very lively and lovely spot. Great prix fixe, friendly service and the best bottle of house red I've had many ever - so so delicious!

Was pleasantly surprised, the food was delicious and the three course deal was very convenient. If possible it’s probably better to book ahead since there was a quite big line to get in. We’ll come back next time we’re in Edinburgh!

Food varied from v.good to ok. Atmosphere frenetic. Decor is something akin to students union meets works canteen circa 1970.

As always really popular, lunch menu great value and good but just too busy for me; a bit claustrophobic.

Excellent down to earth buzzy french restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. Frog legs in garlic and Ribeye were absolutely smashing 👏

Spent three days in Edinburgh and this was, by far, the best dish I had. I’m happy to finally dined in a French restaurant. The stake was great, the sauce was delicious, the fried potatoes were amazing. Cheers chef!

Had a lovely meal with friends on Sunday. Food was amazing, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I had the French black pudding with apples followed by sea bream and French fries with alioli. Both delicious and reasonable priced. Highly recommend.

Not sure why This place received any less than 5 stars. I got a table quickly. Some of the best flank steak I've eaten and the fries were great. Waitresses are on point. I would definitely visit again.

One of the best restaurants to eat in Edinburgh at affordable prices. Menu from 12 to 4 p.m. for 8.9 a dish, 10.90 two dishes or 12.90 two dishes and desserts. The atmosphere is super lively. The food is amazing very tasty. It also has a small terrace where you can eat. The waiters are charming. A 10 out of 10

Only negative was very noisy as so busy but loved the atmosphere.

Very nice food and excellent customer service. We were impressed about how well we were attended by Carla. I strongly recommend this place.

My wife and I dined here this afternoon .. was sensational ! Delicious, every course. We tried the frogs legs, snails, onion soup and coq au vin .. all absolutely magnificent. 12pm - 4 is a fixed terrific menu if you fancy it, the bistro had a fantastic buzz and ambience about it and the staff wonderfully friendly and super efficient. A must visit and we definitely hope to be back. Terrific value for money.

I love this restaurant and the food is always great. I have been many times but the tables are way too close together now - the waiters kept knocking my chair trying to get past and being right next to a busy kitchen doesn’t provide the best atmosphere on top of being knocked, as well as basically sitting on a table with strangers because they’re so close. The wait staff are lovely and they are doing their best. It is just way too crammed in and I don’t enjoy my visits as much as I used to.

First time at the restaurant it was absolutely fantastic .Service, Food , Wine & Atmosphere superb Great touch with the dressed leaves, bread and salami on the table Rib Eye steak cooked to perfection Looking forward to going back very soon

Maybe the worst french "restaurant" in the whole Scotland. Rude and horrible service. I'd rather order fast food than eat thier few days old "fresh" chicken.

Suggested by a friend and it really lived up to expectations. Great food and staff. Would definitely go back if in Edinburgh again.

Absolutely amazing delicious food. The seafood platter was delicious, escargot and french onion soup too. Good selection of wines. Service was very relaxed and polite. The atmosphere was lively. Overall, great experience.

This French bistro was recommended to us by Edinburgh friends and we were certainly not disappointed. It was a latish Saturday night for which we had booked - post Calcutta Cup match - so we needed a nice place to cheer ourselves up after losing to Scotland. The staff were most helpful and found us a corner table in a packed restaurant with hardly any room to move between the tables. Luckily for us a couple in a quiet alcove were just leaving and we were able to have their table so at least there was now a chance of a conversation between us - despite some loud music which certainly added to the already lively atmosphere. Fine for youngsters but a challenge for a couple of oldies. The food however made up for that. First rate French onion soup followed by the biggest bowl of moules that I have ever seen. It was a challenge to finish them - but we did. Impeccable, really helpful team and a fine choice for our last night in Edinburgh. Real French style and efficiency.

Out with friends for lunch and visited Chez Jules again. The place was packed and busy with a real buzz to the atmosphere. Despite being busy the service was excellent and so along with food and wine had a great experience. Will be back for sure.

Great service, amazing food at reasonable prices. Very busy active vibe, full of laughter and again amazing food (and wine).

A great evening with friends and a great atmosphere

What a little gem! We managed to grab a spare table during a busy lunchtime service, many others were turned away after us so I would definitely recommend booking to avoid disappointment. The lunchtime menu runs from 12-4pm offering up to 3 courses for £12:90. We both opted for goats cheese salad, steak frittes, and panna cotta, alongside the complimentary bread & butter, dressed salad, olives and cured meats. The food was delicious and the service was perfect from the very attentive staff. If you're looking for reasonably priced delicious food in a buzzing restaurant, Chez Jules is the one for you.

the starters here of bread and a bit of ham and salad are lovely the wine was lovely the fries were lovely the staff were nice HOWEVER i hace to say i really didnt like my steak i thought it was a really bad bit of meat . so overall i would say worth a go for the house wine but steak frites not the best and pretty costly at that

We have been dining at this restaurant for many years and today was the worst experience i have ever had there. The food was good as ever but the ambience was awful. The staff explained that they were extremely busy, but you are only as...

I really wanted to like this as it's a proper french bistro. The water, bread, salad and so on that you get at the beginning are great. But I got the wrong starter despite having clearly said I wanted the vegetarian starter, my main course...

Absolutely incredible little place for a bargain lunch menu. I doubt you can eat better for less in Edinburgh. We loved it! Definitely advise booking in advance though, otherwise you might miss out.

This was such a beautiful restaurant to eat at. It has such a cosy and romantic feel to it but not overcrowded. The food was absolutely beautiful, delicious and well-cooked and reasonably priced. Both me and my partner ate so well! The service was great-...

About two weeks prior, I phoned the restaurant and booked a table for 12 friends for Lunch yesterday. When we arrived they said that there was no booking marked in the diary. The Manager said that as they were busy there were no other tables...

Felt transported to a typical country restaurant in France! Great vibe and authentic food

The blonde lady who works at the door has a serious case of medium power syndrome! We brought an extra person to the restaurant, and called before hand to ask if we could squeeze them in and we were given the green light by one of her colleagues. She proceeded to legitimately scream at me and scold me for not listening to her as if she was a school teacher. I recognise that at times it can be stressful balancing numbers in her workspace but there is no excuse for bad manners and for speaking to human beings like that, let alone customers! The rest of the staff were absolutely lovely and we had a great evening apart from her 2 minute authoritarian tirade. I have truly never been spoken to like that before and our entire table of 13 people had mouths gaping in shock. I wish her well but goodness graciousI hope the staff at the restaurant have thick skin and noise cancelling headphones!

The best surf and turf I’ve had! Perfectly cooked steak with delicious juicy lobster 🦞 The meal starts with bread, butter, salad, a salami and pickled gherkins. The surf and turf main comes with fries and was a great portion size. Wine was good. Service was friendly. Would definitely come back when in Edinburgh!

Great atmosphere, fantastic food and great value

Lovely, casual candlelit French bistro in the heart of Edinburgh. Really tasty, reasonably priced food with a good selection of wine and desserts. Nice spot for a casual date night, gal’s night, or even a family dinner. Recommend making a reservation.

Packed on a Tuesday night. That’s says a lot. We had some great service, tasty food and a fair bill from this brilliant little gem.

Nos recomendó el guía el restaurante por qué tenían un menú hasta las 4:00 pm entramos a 15:55 y nos...

nice cute place, good atmosphere and gave complimentary bread and olives to start. Some of the servers were a tad hostile, some were really freindly (the girls) so not their fault was just a bit of a mixed bag. The main downside was the food, i had the steak frites which was OK (their most popular dish), and pretty well priced (£13). However, the french soup really needed seasoning and the spicy sausage salad was just awful, don’t know why they would even have it on the menu. it was £14, really clumsily put together and just naff (see the photo). real shame, place has a lot of potential.

Had a fantastic lunch today in Chez Jules with friends. Our first time there but we will definitely be back. Amazing value for money. Super tasty food and great service. Thank you.

Had to come on to leave a review of this place as we just enjoyed an absolutely delicious lunch yesterday. 3 course lunch and bottle of wine for two under 60 quid in central Edinburgh, not many places you can get that! I had goats...

Had a lunch there on a weekday. Onion soup and coq au vin were correct, but not extraordinary (although I cannot complain for the price!), crème brûlée was disappointing (the caramel on top didn't solidify completely, so a chore to eat). As mentioned in the other reviews, waiting times between courses are unreasonably long, with no communication about delays. However, the staff is polite enough, if a bit brusque.

Been here many times, and hopefully will be back many times more.

Can’t fault this place. We used to go to Chez Jules in Dublin, and Edinburgh, 30 odd years ago- and loved it then. It hasn’t changed. Still has the same charm. So busy, for a Thursday lunchtime, but happy to wait for a seat. Buzzy...

Took the wife here after recommendation by a client. I took the precaution of phoning 1st and got the last table for 2 Absolutely brilliant, attentive staff even though the place was rammed full. The lunch menu was excellent and both wines were excellent ( i tried house white while my wife had a S.A. white) Highly recommend this place& we look forward to coming in the evening (in the not too distant future)

Yes it’s ever so slightly crowded, yes it’s ever so slightly loud, but the food was superb and the people were really friendly. This must be Edinburgh’s best value lunch venue and we’ve never had anything other than a great time here.

The standard at this restaurant is much poorer than it used to be and my wife and I have visited it many times over the years. It was very busy mid afternoon yesterday but that is no excuse. We ordered runner beans with our main...

Truly an authentic French restaurant- you’d think you were in the middle of Paris not Edinburgh. Complimentary salad and breads were fresh and delicious, both starters and main were really tasty. Just lovely vibes, ambience and atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

Love it my favourite place and pe

Fabulous friendly feast 3 course lunch menu was superb. Washed down with a nice white rioja. Complimentary salad, bread olives & salami too! Great service great food Great atmosphere!

What a find! A fantastic place to go for delicious and inexpensive food, and wine, served by highly attentive staff in an atmosphere created by people enjoying this rare kind of hospitality. We will be returning!

Food was nice enough without being great, but my mussels had grit in them as they hadn't been properly cleaned. The service was polite but very inattentive. Won't be going back given the number of better restaurants to choose from nearby.

Fantastic city centre French bistro style eatery. Always reliable simple lunch and dinner menus. Great value for money: £10.90 for 2 excellent courses.

Such a lovely quaint spot for lunch or dinner in the centre of Edinburgh. We have visited Scotland quite a few times over the last couple of years and always have to make time to revisit this outstanding restaurant for their impeccable service and kindness in their service.

Fantastic french food with a fun, bustling atmosphere by candlelight. Came here on a late last minute reservation after two other restaurants turned us away being fully booked. So we weren't expecting much but it turned out to be a real gem! The meal started with complimentary warm bread, salad and snacks. Love it when restaurants do this, really makes you feel welcome. I had the 'steak au poivre' for main course, which came served with a side of dauphinoise potatoes. The steak was nice, absolutely swimming sauce which made it juicy and flavourful. The dauphinoise were decent, but rustic. Potatoes cut rather thick, sauce rather thin. Still good though. Wife had the whole lobster which was roasted to perfection. Unfortunately she felt a bit full (blame the pre-dinner snacks...) and wanted to take the rest home in a bag. However, they refused on the grounds that their policy is to not allow seafood to be taken away since it can go off and give them trouble, which was a bit annoying but understandable. Also meant I had to finish off the lobster claws by myself, woe is me :) The atmosphere is noteworthy, in that this restaurant was packed to the gills even at 9.30, every other table seemed to be on a birthday night out (4 rounds of singing happy birthday no less), and everyone was young and chatting at great volume. We really enjoyed it, but probably something to avoid if you're looking for a bit more of a relaxing evening.

This is a very busy French restaurant even on a weekday at lunchtime. On a freezing cold day we were booked for 12.00 but arrived ten minutes early expecting to be allowed to sit at our table for these ten minutes. We were refused entry...

We tried eating at Ches Jules because we got a recommendation from TikTok and its quite cheap. The food was okay, the value of money fits. The steak fritters was nice but it took them really long like more than 15 mins while the other table who ordered after us, their food came first??? Which unbelievable because we are like a sitting duck waiting for our food while others who ordered after us came first. And theres one blonde waitress who wore a black dress on 29 January was being really rude to us but nice to others?? Is it because we are asian?? Wow thanks. And the dessert was okay…

Apparently an authentic French restaurant. The menu all in French. Mad busy on a Sunday evening. My French onion soup was very good, piping hot, caramelised onions done nicely and gruyère cheese melted on top. My pave de bought however was as tough as old...

Always an excellent choice for french food!

What a lovely setting in a basement it was absolutely beautiful, such a wonderful experience. Definitely as good as the food we have eaten in France, very simply done with maximum taste. We arrived without a booking on a Sunday night and the restaurant was absolutely packed solid, the restaurant was bursting with noise of happiness and the ambiance was bursting. We was told that we couldn’t get in till eight pm so we went for a drink a bar near by and returned and what a treat we was in for. We wanted crème brûlée but they was sold out and I chose the panna cotta and it was like a dream, I can only imagine how good the creme brûlée would have been. We found the service second to none in a very busy restaurant with limited space, candle light adds to the ambience, we will return when we are back in Edinburgh great service and great food thank you for the experience. Very reasonably priced, potatoes done all ways was superb, Five stars from us

Good food. Good house wine. Very bistro. Loud.

Good atmosphere, quick service, food was really nice, would recommend it !

Good food and good value for money

Great meal and excellent service.

Made a last minute reservation for an early evening dinner on a wet and stormy Monday. Warm welcome on arrival and escorted to our table in an already very busy dining area. Lovely atmosphere and not too noisy. Service from the waiting team was friendly...

Sadly, Chez Jules is not what it used to be. I visited twice in December with friends and on both occasions the service was diabolical and really spoilt the experience. The 'manager' is very rude and obviously cares more about the financial side of the...

I came here for lunch with friends to celebrate my birthday. It was quite noisy and crowded and the staff was brusque, but the food was delicious and the service was on time. The staff could be a little friendlier but as long as the...

We have been to Chez Julez a few times for a quick lunch when we are out and about shopping. It is a rustic busy French restaurant that offers a wide selection but we always opt for the set menu that is great value for...

Very nice restaurant, with excellent food at good prices, special offer is between 13-16 h each day.

worth the hype! quintessential French place. Went for lunch, super filling and reasonably priced

This restaurant has the ability to save you from a terrible day. My favorite in Edinburgh.

Just a wonderful little place with a sensational atmosphere.

Booked about 2 weeks on a recommendation. Very busy with a lovely feel to it. We both had the onion soup, steak Frites and panacotta and it was all really tasty, we were also given some salad and dressing French baguette, olives and I Think...

Very well priced lunch service - loved the atmosphere! The red candles!!

Nice to be back enjoying steak frites, raspberryj pannacota and a bottle of house red with a great friend.

Absolutely fantastic, everything was seasoned to perfection. A wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff although it can be quite busy so you may end up waiting a bit to be seated.