Is Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen worth it for a romantic trip?
Worth itFor couples in love
For romance, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen delivers.
Hushed, grown-up and quietly confident — Viljanen's cooking is technically dazzling without being showy. This is the special-occasion table everyone in Dublin agrees on, and the bill matches.
Price
Tasting menu well into three figures per head before wine
Holds two MICHELIN stars, retained in the 2026 Guide (ceremony held in Dublin on 9 Feb 2026); chef Mickael Viljanen. · guide.michelin.com
Set in the Georgian basement on Parnell Square, built on prime luxury produce (e.g. Donegal lobster, Limousin sweetbreads) via classic French technique. · irishtimes.com