Gezellig

4.7

358 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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.

358 Reviews

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Eileen
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening! Nice atmosphere and good service and good food.
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Leslie
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience at Gezellig was fantastic. The food and service were perfect. Go , you won't be disappointed!!
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Nancy
Ottawa
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is my favourite restaurant in Ottawa. I highly recommend it for the food, the service and the overall ambiance.
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Carine
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James was a great server. We had a great time and the food was sublime.
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Sandra
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had their salad for an appetizer, which was just average, mixed greens dropped on a plate. Had duck for the main course which was good, but everything else on the plate was cold. The tiramisu dessert, was lack lustre. The cocktails were good, the wine suggested for the meal was excellent - but overall, I expected a quality meal at this restaurant and was disappointed.
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Linda
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was outstanding and was very accommodating especially with our 91 year old birthday celebrant. All the menu items were excellent and staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. We have been to Gezellig many times and it is always a great experience.
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Erika
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a delightful evening from beginning to end! It was my birthday and my husband had tried to bring a cake from a bakery to have for dessert but plans went awry when the bakery was closed due to a power failure. This was explained to our server when we arrived astray had been expecting to serve us this cake. The wine choices were excellent, the food delightful. My salmon was perfection...lovely and moist. One of our friends said that the beef tartare was the best that he has ever tasted! At dessert time, they presented our table with four different desserts each with a candle as a surprise to make up for our cake mishap. We were all overwhelmed and delighted! This has always been a favourite spot for lunch but now will also be a destination of choice for a special dinner!! Thank-you
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dominique
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience for a family birthday brunch. Delicious and special. We can’t wait to go back!
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Patrick
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Gezelig. The server was knowledgeable and helpful. We had the Seared Octopus as a starter. It was expertly prepared and presented. It was very tender and tasty. We recommend the Confit Duck Leg and Grilled Quail. Both delicious with many different flavours in each dish. The bacon jam that came with the Grilled Quail should definitely be experienced. As with the appetizer, the dishes were nicely presented. We highly recommend this restaurant.
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Christiane
Ottawa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The quality of the food is outstanding however the portions are too small, just a bit more on the plate would really make a difference. If you get a table upstairs be prepared to shout to have a conversation with your friends. My preferred meal here is lunch during the week.
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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 358 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 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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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