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Chapter One by Mickael ViljanenvsL'Ecrivain
Both Chapter One and L'Ecrivain are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Chapter One scores significantly better than L'Ecrivain. Chapter One ranks #1 in Dublin with praise from 10 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Fodor's.
Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
18-19 Parnell Sq., Dublin
From $1/night
Concierge "Chef Ross Lewis is well known for his slow food philosophy... Staunchly loyal clientele is proof of this place's well-deserved popularity."
Insight Guides "Special-occasion restaurant in the basement of a large Georgian house, renowned for its fine modern Irish cooking and elegant atmosphere."
Travel + Leisure "Dublin diners were hardly surprised when Chapter One was awarded a Michelin star in 2007; in fact, many wondered why the recognition for this hidden gem had taken so long. r." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the cellar of the Dublin Writers’ Museum, Chapter One is often cited by critics as the best restaurant north of the Liffey."
Time Out "The critics love it, the punters love it and so will you: a meal at Chapter One is easily the most accessible, affordable and enjoyable fine-dining experience in Dublin." Full review
Fodor's "This wonderful, culture-vulture favorite gets its name from its location, downstairs in the vaulted, stone-wall basement of the Dublin Writers Museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "In what was once the Jameson family mansion, chef Ross Lewis specializes in Irish haute cuisine." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Stylish basement restaurant under the Writers Museum, with a modern lounge and two smart dining rooms hung with specially commissioned art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Make no mistake about it: a meal here will likely be the best you eat in Ireland." Full review
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It’s hard to avoid hyperbole when it comes to the food at Chapter One, from the fragile basmati cracker with sheep’s cheese that kicks thing off to the milk and honey that cap the meal.
Travel + Leisure "Chapter One is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Phibsborough neighborhood, serving up dishes that combine international recipes with creative and innovative techniques"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
L'Ecrivain Concierge
Frommer's DK Eyewitness Time Out Michelin Guide
109 Lower Baggot St, Dublin
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Concierge "Hidden away in Dublin's Georgian neighborhood, L'Ecrivain is a small restaurant built on a split level, with a high, peaked ceiling and blond woods that lend it a Scandinavian feel."
Frommer's "This is one of Dublin's truly exceptional restaurants, from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and unpretentious, and chef Derry Clarke's food is extraordinary." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the best restaurants in the city, L’Ecrivain combines classic formality with contemporary cool."
Time Out "Classic Irish dishes get a truly gourmet twist at this stalwart of Dublin's fine-dining scene: the oysters in Guinness sabayon are legendary." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"A well-regarded and busy restaurant with a glitzy bar, a whiskey-themed private dining room and an attractive terrace." Full review
