Gezellig

4.7

377 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

With a name that means "cozy or nice atmosphere, but also belonging and general togetherness," gezellig invites guests to experience an elegant menu of local, seasonal cuisine using french techniques in a casual and welcoming environment. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, gezellig prepares each menu item using high-quality ingredients purchased locally. On the menu are items such as seared scallops, braised beef shortibs, potato gnocchi, beef tartare, duck breast, and wild-caught lingcod. Our classic butterfinger for dessert is a staple that has been on our menu since opening in 2012

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Global, International, Market Cuisine
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 680-9086
Website
http://www.gezelligdining.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Located on the corner of Richmond Rd. and Churchill St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve 2024
CA$95.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
3-COURSE TABLE D’HOTE MENU FOR $95 BEFORE GRATUITY / OPTIONAL WINE PAIRINGS FOR $45 BEFORE GRATUITY / SEATINGS FROM 5PM TO 9:45PM

Our Seasonal Soup
for every soup ordered, a contribution will be made to The Snowsuit Fund
Gezellig Greens
squash & goat cheese purée, cinnamon balsamic vinaigrette, smoked walnuts, dried cranberries, coconut chips
Salmon Gravlax Egg Benedict
English muffin, dill crème fraîche, poached egg, hollandaise, home fries *vegetarian option available
Gezellig Breakfast Sandwich
buttermilk biscuit, fried egg, country smoked bacon, gruyère, roasted garlic aioli, greens *vegetarian option available
Gezellig Huevos
poached egg, beans, corn, pico de gallo, chorizo sausage, avocado, jalapeño mornay, corn tortilla *vegetarian option available
Breakfast Poutine
beef brisket, baked beans, home fries, cheese curds, hollandaise sauce, poached egg
Tomatoes on Toast
challah bread, mushroom & nut patê, tomatoes, cucumber, poached egg, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction
Banana Bread French Toast
cinnamon, brown butter & spiced rum caramel, chantilly, raspberry jam
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
organic honey, crostini
“Butterfinger”
peanut butter, chocolate, graham cookie, dulce de leche
Chai Crème Brûlée
ginger cookie

KIDS

Banana Bread French Toast & Fresh FruitCA$10.00
Mini BreakfastCA$10.00
eggs, home fries, toast

DRINKS

MimosaCA$9.00
CaesarCA$11.00
Kir RoyaleCA$14.00
Aperol SpritzCA$12.00
Fruit JuiceCA$4.00
Sparkling WaterCA$8.00
Happy Goat CoffeeCA$4.00
EspressoCA$3.50
LatteCA$5.00
CappuccinoCA$4.00

ADD ONS

Side BaconCA$4.00
Poached EggCA$2.00
Side Home FriesCA$5.00

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked
Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gezellig offers a delightful dining experience with "creative and delicious food" and attentive service. Guests rave about its "wonderful ambiance" and "thoughtful wine pairings." The restaurant is highly recommended for its "spectacular duck confit" and "amazing brunch options." While some mention long wait times, the overall experience is praised as exceptional.

377 Reviews

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Shawn
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and good ambience! Would recommend again.
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Bernard
London
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
While the lunch menu offers a good offer in terms of quality/price, the brunch doesn’t as the shares are very, very small.
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Diana
Ottawa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
As a loyal patron of this restaurant for over a decade, I have always enjoyed the food and ambiance. However, my recent visit for Christmas brunch was a huge letdown. The food portions have drastically reduced to what can only be described as a kids' menu, while the prices continue to climb. We invited friends from out of town, hoping to share a delightful meal, but instead, we were embarrassed by the meager portions. It's disheartening to see a place we once loved so much lose its value. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and makes necessary improvements.
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Toby
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have an annual Christmas tradition of going to Gezellig as soon as all our kids return from away. The service is as good as any in the city. The servers are absolute pros. The food is always exactly right. They nail it every single time.
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Aleksander
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
brunch was delicious, just a lot of kids around. our waitress was very lovely, and a great value for the food. overall a very nice brunch spot
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Marie-Claude
VIP
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite restaurant in Ottawa, both for the quality of food and the service. In addition, the wine list includes many excellent Ontario wines. It is comforting to eat in a restaurant that promotes Canadian products, served by staff who sincerely care about our experience. Thank you!
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Fred
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner for four with the group having grilled octopus, greens and soup for starter and then braised ribs, salmon and scallops for main. Food and beverages were very nice, the service was professional and attentive as needed. Overall a very nice evening.
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jim and rachelle
Ottawa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jim and I went for my Birthday. It was our first time dining there. We will definitely go again. The service and ambience were outstanding. We shared the mussels which were delicious. We had the duck confit and the scallops as mains. Truly both delicious and presentation was beautiful. Bravo Gezellig!
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Graham
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great first impression. To be followed by many more experiences.
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Saherdid
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Went to Gazellig for brunch after a long time. Fantastic food, great ambience and service!
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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 377 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7

Additional information

Cross street
Located on the corner of Richmond Rd. and Churchill St.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Global, International, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.gezelligdining.ca/
Phone number
(613) 680-9086

Gezellig

Make a reservation

Additional information

New Year's Eve 2024

MENU

Our Seasonal Soup

Gezellig Greens

Salmon Gravlax Egg Benedict

Gezellig Breakfast Sandwich

Gezellig Huevos

Breakfast Poutine

Tomatoes on Toast

Banana Bread French Toast

Selection of Artisanal Cheeses

“Butterfinger”

Chai Crème Brûlée

KIDS

Banana Bread French Toast & Fresh FruitCA$10.00

Mini BreakfastCA$10.00

DRINKS

MimosaCA$9.00

CaesarCA$11.00

Kir RoyaleCA$14.00

Aperol SpritzCA$12.00

Fruit JuiceCA$4.00

Sparkling WaterCA$8.00

Happy Goat CoffeeCA$4.00

EspressoCA$3.50

LatteCA$5.00

CappuccinoCA$4.00

ADD ONS

Side BaconCA$4.00

Poached EggCA$2.00

Side Home FriesCA$5.00

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