Chapter One is Dublin's most celebrated fine dining restaurant, occupying the atmospheric vaults beneath the Dublin Writers Museum on Parnell Square. Ross Lewis has held a Michelin star here for over two decades, building a reputation on meticulously sourced Irish produce — aged beef from small farms, fish landed at Kilmore Quay, vegetables grown for the kitchen. The tasting menu changes with the seasons and reads like a tour of the Irish countryside.
The dining room balances formality with warmth; this is not a stiff or intimidating room. Service is polished and knowledgeable without theatrics. Booking well in advance is essential, and the pre-theatre menu (served before 6.30pm) offers the same cooking at a considerably more accessible price point.