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Host, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin

Host

4.9
4.9
1731 Reviews
€31 to €50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 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

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,731 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Best Overall

  • Dublin

    Best Food

  • Dublin

    Best Service

  • Dublin 6

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 6

    Best Food

  • Dublin 6

    Best Service

  • Dublin 6

    Best Ambience

  • 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 delivers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "chef's menu" and its delightful variety. The warm, friendly staff enhance the atmosphere, creating a welcoming vibe. Although some note noise levels, the overall experience is "worth the hype" and "highly recommended."

1,731 Reviews
  1. Emma

    Westmeath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous from start to finish, such a fabulous experience for a night with the girls!

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  2. Katie

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always. Food and service 10/10

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  3. michele

    Naples

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great restaurant food ambience and service highly recommend

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  4. Stelios

    VIP

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t spend time reading reviews, book and you will not regret it. Best food in Dublin. Vibe and Service are amazing, very friendly and polite. Chef menu option is a bit pricey but the quality worths it 100%. Coming back very soon ! Well done.

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  5. Donal

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just excellent. Service is super, everything was super fresh and incredibly delicious. Would recommend the chefs menu, but really can't see how you'd go wrong with anything.

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  6. Ciara

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, service and setting. A must visit restaurant in Dublin!

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  7. Oisin

    VIP

    Dublin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Host is a tiny, lively restaurant with very high culinary standards in the heart of Ranelagh. The menu is short but well-balanced with small plates, lots of fresh pasta choices and grilled meat and fish. We were looked after, as if we were VIPs, by the well-informed and super-friendly staff! Early booking advised.

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  8. Jenny Anne

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! The food was perfection and the service is impeccable. Every detail in Host is so thoughtfully considered. Thank you for another amazing experience.

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  9. Claire

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience, lovely staff. They were very accommodating for different dietary preferences just wish there were a few more vegetarian options.

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  10. Andrew

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food. Chefs menu is amazing. Can't wait to go back.

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FAQs

Host is rated 4.9 stars by 1731 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Host

13 Ranelagh, Ranelagh, Co. Dublin D06 V0C1

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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