Host

Name: Host
Address: 13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D06 V0C1
Telephone: (01) 561 2617
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1835)

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Hot spot

We currently take bookings for tables for the next 60 days.

We do not take bookings for larger than 6 people. The largest party on regular seating is 5 people.

Please note all tables of 6 or more will be required to eat off our Chefs Sharing Menu.

Mediterranean small plates, fresh pasta and quality cuts of meat where sharing is encouraged. The menu is concise and constantly changing.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 561 2617
Website
http://www.hostrestaurant.ie/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1
Neighborhood
Ranelagh
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

GRECANICO, Corte Dei Mori, Sicily '22
- Glass€7.50
- Bottle€32.00
WHITE RIOJA, Vina Real, Rioja '20€42.00
VERDEJO, Cantala Piedra Viticultores, Rueda '23€52.00
GRUNER SILVANER, Wagner Stempel, Rheinessen '23
- Glass€11.00
- Bottle€53.00
ETNA BIANCO, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Sicily '20€54.00
XISTO ILIMITADO, Luis Seabra, Douro '23
- Glass€12.00
- Bottle€57.00
ALBARINO, Leirana, Rias Baixas '23€58.00
VITAL, Pop Cozs, Tiago Telles, Lisbon '22 (Orange)€60.00
MOLL, Supernova, Ca’n Verdura, Mallorca '22
- Glass€13.00
- Bottle€65.00
VIURA, Txuria, Aseginolaza & Leunda, Navarra '22€68.00
FALANGHINA, ‘Enoz’, Roccamonfina, Campania '22 (Orange)€70.00
SANCERRE, Ciril De Benoist, Domaine du Nozay '21€77.00
CHENIN BLANC, Pauline Lair, Celeste, Angers '22€78.00
CHARDONNAY, Pierre Dorees, Chanterves, Maranges '22€80.00
MACONNAIS BOURGOGNE, Viré-Clessé, Rijckaert '21€85.00

Red

BOBAL, La Traca, Valencia '21
- Glass€7.50
- Bottle€32.00
‘SEMPAR’, Niepoort, Alentejo '19€45.00
SANGIOVESE, Spezieri, Col D'Orcia, Tuscany '22€46.00
COTES DU RHONE, La Borde, Le Plan Des Moines '22€50.00
DOURO TINTO, Vallado, Douro '22€52.00
BARBERA, Sette 1 Litre, Piedmont '22
- Glass€10.00
- Bottle€55.00
GRENACHE NOIR, Roc, Domaine Vinci, Rousillon '20€58.00
SANGIOVESE, Juice Asylum, Il Terzo Grado, Tuscany '22
- Glass€12.00
- Bottle€60.00
NEGRETTTE, Le PtiChou, Plaisance Penavayre, Fronton '19€60.00
TEMPRANILLO, Gabaxo, Olivier Riviere, Rioja '22€62.00
MERLOT, Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux '18
- Glass€15.00
- Bottle€73.00
MONTEPULCIANO, Burello, San Lorenzo, La Marche '20€75.00
FLEURIE, Charbonnieres, Domaine Chapel, Beaujolais '20€78.00
PINOT NOIR, Montanet-Thoden, Garance, Burgundy '22€83.00
BOURGOGNE ROUGE, Maison Romane, Nuits St. Georges '21€87.00
BAROLO, La Tartufaia, Giulia Negri, Piedmont '19€120.00

What 1,835 people are saying

Host reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
Best Service
Dublin 6
Best Overall
Dublin 6
Best Food
Dublin 6
Best Service
Dublin 6
Best Ambiance
Dublin 6
Best Value
Dublin 6
Hot spot
Dublin 6
Great for fine wines
Dublin 6
Good for special occasions
Dublin 6
Lively
Dublin 6
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Host Restaurant in Dublin offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "superb service." The chefs menu is a highlight, featuring "delicious" dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients. While reservations can be challenging to secure, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff make it "one of the best restaurants in Dublin."

1,835 Reviews

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Saoirse
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was amazing, very friendly and helpful. Restaurant is cosy and not too noisy. Food was good but not exceptional. Due to how difficult it is to get a booking we thought the food would be nicer.
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Sinem
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing!!! chefs and all team members are so friedly and energetic and food was amazing
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Carole VIP
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and very friendly and efficient service. The food was excellent too. Highly recommend.
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Jamie
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Need to get liquor license, as if you dont drink wine you cant drink
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Weston
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with an even better team. Quickly becoming our favourite in the area !
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JM
JenniferM
Dublin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. The food is top notch. Service is amazing. It was a little bit noisy.
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Deirdre
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Very friendly waiters. We really enjoyed our meal.
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D
David
Sydney4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic venue! Beautiful vibe and quality of food.
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Fernanda
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fav place in Ireland. I love the food, wine and the service. Host is amazing.
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Brian
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food , 100% recommend Host if you’ve never been
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Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1835 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ranelagh
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hostrestaurant.ie/
Phone number
(01) 561 2617

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Sparkling

XAREL-LO+, Pardas, Hermos, Catalonia ‘18

PROSA, Sparkling Pet Nat Rose, Meinklang, Burgenland ’23€48.00

Rose

ROSE, Clos de L’Ours, L’Accent, Provence ‘23

CLARETE, Close PePINK, Casa Aurora, Bierzo Alto ‘23€58.00

White

GRECANICO, Corte Dei Mori, Sicily '22

WHITE RIOJA, Vina Real, Rioja '20€42.00

VERDEJO, Cantala Piedra Viticultores, Rueda '23€52.00

GRUNER SILVANER, Wagner Stempel, Rheinessen '23

ETNA BIANCO, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Sicily '20€54.00

XISTO ILIMITADO, Luis Seabra, Douro '23

ALBARINO, Leirana, Rias Baixas '23€58.00

VITAL, Pop Cozs, Tiago Telles, Lisbon '22 (Orange)€60.00

MOLL, Supernova, Ca’n Verdura, Mallorca '22

VIURA, Txuria, Aseginolaza & Leunda, Navarra '22€68.00

FALANGHINA, ‘Enoz’, Roccamonfina, Campania '22 (Orange)€70.00

SANCERRE, Ciril De Benoist, Domaine du Nozay '21€77.00

CHENIN BLANC, Pauline Lair, Celeste, Angers '22€78.00

CHARDONNAY, Pierre Dorees, Chanterves, Maranges '22€80.00

MACONNAIS BOURGOGNE, Viré-Clessé, Rijckaert '21€85.00

Red

BOBAL, La Traca, Valencia '21

‘SEMPAR’, Niepoort, Alentejo '19€45.00

SANGIOVESE, Spezieri, Col D'Orcia, Tuscany '22€46.00

COTES DU RHONE, La Borde, Le Plan Des Moines '22€50.00

DOURO TINTO, Vallado, Douro '22€52.00

BARBERA, Sette 1 Litre, Piedmont '22

GRENACHE NOIR, Roc, Domaine Vinci, Rousillon '20€58.00

SANGIOVESE, Juice Asylum, Il Terzo Grado, Tuscany '22

NEGRETTTE, Le PtiChou, Plaisance Penavayre, Fronton '19€60.00

TEMPRANILLO, Gabaxo, Olivier Riviere, Rioja '22€62.00

MERLOT, Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux '18

MONTEPULCIANO, Burello, San Lorenzo, La Marche '20€75.00

FLEURIE, Charbonnieres, Domaine Chapel, Beaujolais '20€78.00

PINOT NOIR, Montanet-Thoden, Garance, Burgundy '22€83.00

BOURGOGNE ROUGE, Maison Romane, Nuits St. Georges '21€87.00

BAROLO, La Tartufaia, Giulia Negri, Piedmont '19€120.00

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