Chapter One is a
restaurant
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in
Parnell Square
Parnell Square () is a Georgian square sited at the northern end of O'Connell Street in the city of Dublin, Ireland. It is in the city's D01 postal district.
History
Formerly named ''Ruthland Square'', it was renamed after Charles Stewart ...
in
Dublin
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,
Ireland
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. It is a
fine dining restaurant that has been awarded two
Michelin star
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s since 2022. It previously held one star between 2007 and 2021. The
Michelin Guide
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awarded the restaurant the "Red M", indicating 'good food at a reasonable price', in the period 1996–2001.
The restaurant is located in the basement of the
Dublin Writers Museum and the Irish Writers’ Centre. The name of the restaurant refers to that.
In 2007 and 2008 the restaurant was completely renovated and modernised. New rules for hygiene and working conditions made that necessary.
On May 21, 2021, The Irish Times announced that chef Mickael Viljanen had entered into a business partnership with head chef and owner
Ross Lewis, and would take over as the head chef of Chapter One. Lewis stays on as co-owner.
Awards
''Chapter One'' was awarded numerous awards and prizes during its existence. Here an overview from the years 2005–2010:
;"Food & Wine" awards
* Best Restaurant - 2006, 2009, 2010
* Best Dublin Restaurant - 2008
* Best Chef - 2010
* Best Sommelier - 2009
;RAI awards (Restaurants Association of Ireland)
* Best Restaurant - 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
* Best Chef - 2008
* Best Chef Dublin - 2009
* Best Restaurant Dublin - 2009
* Best Wine List - 2009
;Other awards
* Michelin Star - since 2007
* "The Dubliner Best Chefs" Chef - 2009
* Dubliner Magazine Restaurant of the Year - 2006 and 2008
* Baileys/Eurotoques Young Chef - Winner 2005
See also
*
List of Michelin starred restaurants in Ireland
The ''Michelin Guide'' has been published for the island of Ireland since 1974.
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Sources and references
External links
*
Ireland Guide
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Restaurants in Dublin (city)
Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland
Parnell Square