Host

4.9

1800 Reviews

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

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2 people

Apr 18, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 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 1,800 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 Overall
Dublin
Best Food
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Best Service
Dublin
Best Ambiance
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
Romantic
Dublin 6
Good for special occasions
Dublin 6
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Host delights diners with its "amazing food and service" and "fabulous dining experience." The chef's menu, featuring dishes like the "divine John Dory" and "delicious cappellacci," is especially praised. Known for its "friendly and obliging" staff, Host ensures a memorable atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for this popular Dublin gem.

1,800 Reviews

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Lawrence
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning food, especially the John Dory and wild garlic gnocchi, paired with great value, well-recommended wine and fabulous service. We'll be back soon!
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Aileen
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience from start to finish. Service was exceptional. Food fantastic. Noise level was perfect, you couldn’t hear the people beside us as there was a good ambiance around. Will be back!
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Martha
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing from start to finish. The steak was the nicest steak I’ve ever had. Every dish was delicious. Lovely amount of food. It’s a real treat
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Roz VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Staff are exceptional and food was delicious. We will be back!
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Michele
Dublin6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All perfect . Had to wait on our table but was given 2 glasses of bubbly for our patience . Very nice gesture. Barrata and focaccia yummy and moreish . Ragu good . Scallops devine. Complained about Squid which was rubbery . No issue redid a fresh one with apologies . Wonderful dining experience. Did the bar seat area.
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Eoin
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and experience was amazing, as always!
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Christina
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Italian food with attentive staff, lovely seasonal food.
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Emma
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The John Dory was over cooked but apart from that was great
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Shirley
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to Sean and the team of host for an exceptional evening of amazing food and celebrating our son’s birthday…we can’t thank you enough…10/10 service… Shirley Lawrence
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Mark
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an exceptional meal at Host. Great food, service and such an enjoyable afternoon. Could not speak more highly of it.
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Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1800 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 23 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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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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