Host

4.9

1783 Reviews

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
Neighbourhood
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 1,783 people are saying

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

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Dublin 6
Best Overall
Dublin 6
Best Food
Dublin 6
Best Service
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Best Ambience
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 is celebrated for its "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." The chefs' menu is a standout, praised for its "fresh ingredients" and "exquisite flavors." Diners love the "friendly staff" and "buzzy ambiance," making it a top choice in Dublin. Despite occasional crowding, it's "worth the hype."

1,783 Reviews

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Kellie
Orlando9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal in host, the chefs menu is absolutely delicious every course was so good. The tuna tostada and pumpkin pasta were my favorites
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PaulMcC
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, a little pricey but that seems to be every restaurant nowadays.
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Kathleen VIP
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We for the chef’s menu and tried the John Dory for the 1st time. It was divine. Everything on the menu was perfection. The staff are very efficient and friendly. We would highly recommend Host.
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Mark
Berlin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Recommend the chef's sharing menu. The highlight was the striploin beef.
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Karen
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food and service, thank you. We will be back, whenever we can get a booking !
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Susan
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in host and was really impressed. Couldn’t fault a thing! Excellent!
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Dan
Dublin9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining experince in a long time. Food was delicions. Ample portions. Good atmosphere. Relaxed but warm and attentive service.
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Asho
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Host never fails of live up to expectations - a wonderful meal, super and friendly service, will be back again soon
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Katie
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Hunter was fantastic :) food was amazing, our favourite restaurant in Dublin for sure!!
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Barbara VIP
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening with superb food and service with great recommendations by waiting staff. Loved the small plates and quality of produce. To be repeated!
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Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1783 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

Mar 16, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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