Chapter One (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Ross Lewis |
| Headquarters | Dublin , Ireland |
Key people | Ross Lewis (co-owner), Mickael Viljanen (co-owner and head chef) |
| Products | European cuisine |
Chapter One is an upscale dining establishment situated in Parnell Square, Dublin, Ireland, recognized with two Michelin stars since 2022. Previously, it maintained a single star from 2007 through 2021 and was honored with the Michelin "Red M" designation for quality cuisine at a fair price during the period from 1996 to 2001.
The restaurant resides in the basement beneath the Dublin Writers Museum and the Irish Writers’ Centre, with its name inspired by this literary affiliation. Between 2007 and 2008, it underwent extensive refurbishment to meet contemporary hygiene and operational standards.
On May 21, 2021, chef Mickael Viljanen became co-owner and head chef, joining founder Ross Lewis, who continues as co-owner. This change in leadership reinforces Chapter One’s commitment to providing exceptional European culinary experiences within Dublin’s competitive fine dining sector.
Awards
Between 2005 and 2010, Chapter One earned numerous distinctions that underscore its prominence in the market:
- "Food & Wine" accolades
- Best Restaurant - 2006, 2009, 2010
- Best Dublin Restaurant - 2008
- Best Chef - 2010
- Best Sommelier - 2009
- RAI recognitions (Restaurants Association of Ireland)
- Best Restaurant - 2003, 2006–2007, 2009–2012
- Best Chef - 2008
- Best Chef Dublin - 2009
- Best Restaurant Dublin - 2009
- Best Wine List - 2009
- Additional honors
- Michelin Star - consistently awarded since 2007
- "The Dubliner Best Chefs" Chef - 2009
- Dubliner Magazine Restaurant of the Year - 2006, 2008
- Baileys/Eurotoques Young Chef Winner - 2005