We reserved what we thought was a table for lunch at the restaurant, only to find upon arrival that we had in fact reserved a place on the wait list and the restaurant was full. The hostess smiled when she found our name on the...wait list and said “this happens all the time!” So perhaps the restaurant should change their online booking confirmations to explain that when it states “confirmed reservation for a specific date and time” in the header it is a wait list confirmation not an actual booking. We actually ended up having an amazing lunch at a restaurant near the Eiffel Tower, and we got a spectacular city view from the top of Montmartre for free!More

After being left outside in the freezing cold until the exact opening times, and then having to wait for ages in a hall to wait for the elevator we arrived in the restaurant. All the wait staff were delightful and friendly and kind, but the...head waiter (maitre d) was atrociously rude, after we saw a menu with “ a la carte” written on it given to a Neighboring table (which later we find was accidentally given the lunch a la carte menu) and so when seeing the set dinner menu which we didn’t like the look of, kindly requested to see the a la carte menu, the maidre d’ was so rude and said in a condescending way that they have never had a a la carte menu, we said kindly we had seen it (we are 3 cute girls from New Zealand - not rude at all ever) and he treated us so badly then tried to shame us in front of the restaurant by taking the now replaced set menu from another table to show us we were wrong. He laughed at us in a rude pompous way. so we quietly stood up and left. We were willing to pay over $900 New Zealand dollars for this meal and to be treated so badly was disgusting. Not one person asked us what was wrong. So we ate elsewhere which delightful service. Do NOT recommend this place at all. Treat your patrons well next time.More

Le Jules Verne restaurant is a very special place to dine atop the Eiffel Tower. Fine dining, more waiters than guests and a delightful experience. No cues. You are met by staff who whisk you to a private reception entry and then a private lift...up to the restaurant. Very elegant. Very good service and quite spectacular food presentation. We loved the entire experience......except for the bill. Bring your money. It isn’t cheap. Then again. It is something to experience and remember. Recommended.More

You do this for the experience. The food was great especially the scallop and venison plates i found then amazing. The servings were small as expected. Having had many degestation experiences previously i was expecting some palate cleansers between courses that didnt come. Also was...shocked that the meal wasnt paired with wines that complimented the dish, we have always had this previously and were shocked when the wine list came out. Having those 2 little criticisms the meal is very costly when you consider there is no wines with it as we were expecting. They also gave us a special little chocolate as it was our anniversary dinner which was a nice touch and appreciated.More

Our last visit was 2017 for lunch, and all was excellent. This time for dinner. Lovely atmosphere. Hoards of staff. We requested a window table (who doesn't?) but got an inside seat while the window tables went empty during our meal. I faced my wife...which was better a view than Paris by night. Asked for sparkling water, got flat (12 Euros). Had the 5 courses. The 2 appetizers were OK. The Cod tasted like someone's unmentionables (not that there's anything wrong with that). The venison was delicious once we found it on the plate (it was that tiny a portion). The chocolate dessert was excellent. Total without wine nor extra tip was 408 Euros. (!!!) I can do without the view and am no longer impressed with doting male waiters. I more or less left with the feeling of being ripped off. For less than half the price and with wine we will dine at Philippe Excoffier, L'Initial, or Cezembre next time in Paris.More

My younger daughter and I had the pleasure of dining at Le Jules Verne with several travel friends in January. The venue in the Eiffel Tour with its fabulous views and city lights all over was marvelous and then when the Eiffel Tower lights themselves...sparkled the romantic feeling was even enhanced. - We both wished for our spouses to be present. As expected, the restaurant itself was of high quality, understated elegance with a classy ambiance. The menu presentation on a marble tablet opened the dining experience with grace. The sophisticated menu tempted even the most luxurious palate; the wine list superior. Every dish was delicious, beautifully served with waiters on cue placing plates and bowls before the guests. Timing and temperature were superb, the plating was amazing and considering a seven course meal the servings were perfect. The evening will be one of our favorite memories and I highly recommend a special dining event at Le Jules!More

We found our way in by approaching the valet car parking man and he swiftly escorted us to the little gate at the front of the security queue. At this point you can feel the glares of those queueing for general admission as you queue...jump, but we weren’t exactly dressed for tourism. After passing security we were then escorted to the restaurant reception… a haven of peace when most of Madrid and Liverpool could be heard outside (no trouble, just enthusiastic singing of football songs). Someone came in enquiring after a table and was told they were booked until August, so if you want to go here then plan well in advance! We couldn’t fault the view from our table and the service was pretty good. Be aware of the price of the champagne… €37 a glass for the all chardonnay blanc des blancs is probably a record for us and we have been to a lot of Michelin starred restaurants! Not that you come to a restaurant like this of you are concerned about prices. The sommelier irritated us by trying to push a bottle of Mercurey really hard. He made no attempt to discover our taste in wines and recommend accordingly as is the normal practice. He just seemed to assume that as Brits we’d want Burgundy? On prising the wine list off him, we selected something far more to our taste … and which cost a lot more. The Langoustine ravioli was the real wow of the meal on the tasting menu. The rest was good. After your meal, you are welcome to go out onto the tower proper as they have their own private exit to level 2. This really is the most civilised way to see the views from the Eiffel Tower and we definitely enjoyed it. It wasn’t quite a 5 star experience for us mostly because of the sommelier.More

A restaurant that should be on every food-lover´s bucket list. Located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower - there is just no better location for a restaurant anywhere in the world. You are seated in an extraordinary dining-room with an unparalleled view, Services...is impeccable with attentive and friendly staff. The meal was exceptionally tasty, as expected when a true master is at work. The Eiffel Tower is also a gastronomic destination with Frédéric Anton at the helm. Reservations should be made in good time before visiting, as this is a much wanted experience. There is a special priority entrance for the guests (so you can skip the line), but note that tickets to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower must be bought separately, and are not offered by the restaurant.More

Been living in France for four years and still think the Eiffel Tower is one of the greatest things ever made. I took my fiancée to Le Jules Verne an hour after I proposed to her. She's French so you can imagine I'd be nervous...bringing her to a place her Parisian friends consider treasonously cliche. "Mais, là? Pourquoi?!" She might hand back the ring and walk into the river, right? Or, worse, she'd walk into it and KEEP the ring. No one who lives in Paris has actually eaten here. It's rumored William Morris frequently hung out in the Eiffel Tower because it was the one place in town where he didn't have to look at it, to which you'll rightfully say, "Who the hell's William Morris?" He plays soccer or something. The gorgeous, iconic, metal monstrosity is Steam Punk on max, glitters at night, and even though there's, yes, a ton of tourists to wade through at the base, the restaurant has a discreet, out-of-the-way entrance and once you're walking through it, the staff escorts you up like you're Marie Goddamn Antoinette. (These people ultimately guillotined her.) I ordered a prefix menu and from the first bite was smitten with the culinary excellence, reminiscent of my first meal at the French Laundry in Napa. Lunch and dinner are expensive, sure, but it's the alcohol that stings, so if you and your date can guzzle a bottle on the bus ride over, you'll save at least $300 on wine. Kidding. You'll save $600. The service is top notch. The view spectacular. Decor lovely. Food divine. Price is... well... fine dining.More

We were not disappointed after reserving and pre-paying our 7:15 PM dinner 90-days in advance. Amazing view of the Paris skyline. You'll note comments about the service being slow, but you need to remember you aren't eating at a fast food restaurant and the staff...doesn't wish to rush patrons. The service is excellent! Perfect location to propose to my future wife. Highly recommend if you can obtain a reservation.More

I booked a reservation well in advance as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has talked about trying a Michelin star restaurant from the day I met him, and I thought what better way to celebrate our time in Paris than to enjoy a...meal IN the Eiffel Tower, iconic. The view was awesome, and the food was amazing (we selected the 7-course tasting menu with our favorite dish being the Langoustine and least favorite the Cod dish), and staff very attentive/professional. You get to skip the security line and are escorted to the restaurant entrance. Upon completing our meals, we had access to the observation platform via a private door leading from the restaurant. Concerns; My name was on the reservation and my credit card on file since this was a gift. However, when entering the establishment and throughout the meal, my boyfriend was presented the menu with prices, and addressed as Mr. “insert my last name”. I get it, most females coming to this establishment with a male are probably not paying the bill, but I would suggest looking at the reservations more closely in the future. Lastly, upon arriving at our table we were offered a glass of champagne, which we both agreed too. I thought based on the wording; the glass of champagne was part of the meal or complimentary. However, after receiving the bill I quickly realized we were charged $26 per glass. This felt very deceiving and left a poor taste in my mouth at the end of the meal.More

You can not eat in a more iconic location. Priority access to enter the grounds, private elevator to the dining room, and the food and service was by far the best we have ever experienced. From the time you are seated you are treated with...impeccable care. The sommelier was very helpful in navigating the wine list. The main dining room contained perhaps seats 40 and at one point we counted 13 or more wait-staff in there at once. All dishes are placed and removed in front of couples in unison and the food was so unique and delicious. We all had a 6 course prefixed dinner and they were the most beautiful and tasteful you may ever eat. I have always detested caviar but even that course was delicious. It may be the one of the most expensive dinners you will ever eat, but REALLY….you just ate at a Michelin restaurant in the Eiffel Tower.More