Host

4.9

1781 Reviews

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

March 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

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

Location
13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1
Phone number
(01) 561 2617
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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

Red

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

What 1,781 people are saying

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
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Dublin 6
Best Overall
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Best Food
Dublin 6
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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."

1,781 Reviews

K
Kellie
Orlando9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Kathleen VIP
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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 7 March 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 6 March 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 6 March 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 6 March 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 5 March 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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Barbara VIP
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best food you will find in Dublin!
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Gail
Dublin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambiance, staff and food. Loved our dinner and great wine recommendations. Really looking forward to returning soon. Thank you!
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Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1781 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 33 times today

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

Additional information

Phone number
(01) 561 2617
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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Sparkling

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

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

Rose

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

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

White

GRECANICO, Corte Dei Mori, Sicily '22

WHITE RIOJA, Vina Real, Rioja '20EUR 42.00

VERDEJO, Cantala Piedra Viticultores, Rueda '23EUR 52.00

GRUNER SILVANER, Wagner Stempel, Rheinessen '23

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

XISTO ILIMITADO, Luis Seabra, Douro '23

ALBARINO, Leirana, Rias Baixas '23EUR 58.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red

BOBAL, La Traca, Valencia '21

‘SEMPAR’, Niepoort, Alentejo '19EUR 45.00

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

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

DOURO TINTO, Vallado, Douro '22EUR 52.00

BARBERA, Sette 1 Litre, Piedmont '22

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

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

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

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

MERLOT, Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux '18

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

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

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

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

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

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