Host

4.9

1762 Reviews

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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 1,762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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
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
Romantic
Dublin 6
Good for special occasions
Dublin 6
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Host restaurant in Dublin consistently receives rave reviews for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners highlight the chef's menu as "incredible," offering a wonderful variety of flavors. The "friendly and knowledgeable staff" contribute to an "unforgettable dining experience." Early booking is advised due to its popularity.

1,762 Reviews

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Luiz
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are outstanding! I recommend the chef's menu all day! The only problem for me was the feeling of a crowded restaurant as the tables are really close to each other. I'll try the high seats next time to compare.
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Alain
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend the tasting menu as its great value for money and everything we ate was amazing. Already booked in for another meal.
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Geraldine
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An attack on the tastebuds! Great food and service.
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Sarah
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Host is excellent and worth the wait. We had the Chefs Menu which was divine. Very well priced and paced serving. The portion sizes are generous and each morcel of food had depth. A fabulous dining experience!
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Elayne
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Host is simply always AMAZING. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Dublin.
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Edel
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service the same. Highly recommend and we will be back.
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Laura
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service as always! Never disappoints!
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Joanne
Dublin
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite place I’ve eaten in the last couple of years. The chef’s menu was delicious and service was so friendly. It’s very loud is the only thing so just be prepared! Can’t wait to return!
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Colm
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go every year for my girlfriend’s birthday and we look forward to it all year long. We got the chefs menu with steak this time. It’s the perfect order as you get to try a bit of everything and leave perfectly full. The staff are all super friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is always phenomenal. Whenever someone is coming to Dublin or celebrating an event/milestone I recommend Host.
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Arthur
Cambridge
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We opted for the chef’s special menu. Food quality was first class. One course better than the next.
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Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1762 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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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