Mickael Viljanen
Mickael Viljanen is a celebrated chef known for his exceptional culinary skills at Chapter One, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Dublin, where he offers a remarkable dining experience featuring exquisite dishes and a focus on fine ingredients.
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Mickael Viljanen is the head chef at Chapter One, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Dublin.
Belvedere College’s extraordinary rooftop farm supplying food to a Michelin-star restaurant – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-02
Mickael Viljanen’s restaurant is a stylish, elegant spot decorated with eye-catching art, where superb service complements truly top-drawer cooking.
The complete 2026 guide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Mickael Viljanen is the chef-patron of Chapter One.
‘It shows how far we have travelled as a food destination’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Chapter One in Dublin, co-owned by chef-patron Mickael Viljanen and Ross Lewis, has long been earmarked as potential three-star material.
Everything you need to know about tonight’s prestigious food awards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-09
Mickael Viljanen is the chef-patron of Chapter One.
the restaurants Corinna Hardgrave will be watching at next week’s Dublin ceremony – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Mickael Viljanen is an alumnus of The Tannery kitchen and a Michelin-starred chef at Chapter One.
The Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan to close its doors after 30 years in business – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Mickael Viljanen is co-owner of Chapter One, which won its second star in 2022.
what does it take for a restaurant to add a star? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Mickael Viljanen is the chef-patron of two-Michelin-star Chapter One and has praised Thyme as one of his favorite places for Sunday lunch.
Is this the best Sunday lunch in Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Mickael Viljanen reflects on his 24 years in Ireland, having initially planned to stay for just one year.
From Chapter One in Dublin to Lignum in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
Mickael Viljanen is a two Michelin-starred chef from Chapter One in Dublin, collaborating with James O’Sullivan for a five-course feast.
Why are so many chefs ‘popping up’ for collaborations in other restaurants? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Mickael Viljanen is the chef at Chapter One in Dublin, which is viewed as possibly being in line for a third Michelin star.
Dublin to host Michelin star ceremony – could Ireland be about to get a three-star restaurant? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22
Mickael Viljanen’s Chapter One isn’t just Ireland’s best restaurant – it’s one of the best anywhere.
Eight Irish restaurants where it pays to book ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
