Gezellig

4.8

447 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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

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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

Pear & Parsnip Soup
for every soup ordered, a contribution will be made to The Ottawa Food Bank
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 447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked

Review summary

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Gezellig offers an exceptional dining experience in Ottawa, celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Guests appreciate the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, creative menu options, and cozy ambiance. Despite occasional noise levels, the restaurant is consistently praised for its "delicious" dishes and "memorable" atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions.

447 Reviews

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Nancy
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great dinner at our favourite restaurant.
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Gabrielle
Ottawa12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gezellig – Ottawa’s Best Brunch Spot Gezellig in Westboro is the perfect brunch destination for family and friends. The cozy yet elegant ambiance and delicious menu make every visit special. Highlight include Beef Breakfast Poutine, and Cinnamon Banana Bread. A must-visit for a relaxed and flavorful brunch. Reservations recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Donna
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our braised short rib was dry and chewy. Everything else was divine. We really enjoyed our evening. Thanks. Just thought you should know.
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chris
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service at lunch. Lots of great choices on the menu.
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Jovana
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My sisters and I took my mom here for her 55th birthday. It was the first time for all of us and we were blown away by the hospitality, the service, and the delicious food. The staff seemed to work together and everyone took turns helping us choose items, topping up our wine, and bringing our dessert with a little celebratory candle. My water was always full, plates appeared and were cleared in a timely fashion, and they didn’t mind that we were taking our time and enjoying. The staff is courteous, polite, and engaged. The food is magnificent and evidently prepared with love and care. Table settings are laid out meticulously. Glasses and cutlery are polished. The lighting is gentle. They have struck a perfect balance :)
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Yevhen
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place and delicious food. Great for brunch.
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Shannen
Ottawa2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Each dish is wonderfully prepared with care! The presentation and tastes are always top notch every time we dine here. I will say, that the portion sizes have decreased in size over the last few years. With food costs rising, perhaps this is to be expected? However, other fine dining establishments are similar pricing for a 25-35% more food. So something to consider. I think that if you are looking to go with friends and share a few appetizers and main courses, this would be ideal since you can try all their wonderful options on the menu without getting too stuffed!
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Tammy
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went for Saturday Brunch which was two items for $28. The food was excellent as was the service. The choices were interesting and they were able to make any item vegetarian or vegan. Beverages were an additional cost so brunch for two of us with a dessert was $85. I find it on the expensive side. The portions were tapis size so if you have a big appetite it will not be enough food for you. Overall I give it a 9 out of 10.
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Catherine
Montreal3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, we were there for the brunch menu. The portion may look small but was just enough! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. A great place to sit and catch up with friends. Definitely recommend!
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Renato VIP
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommended. Seamless service. Great dishes.
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Gezellig is rated 4.8 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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

MENU

Pear & Parsnip 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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