Gezellig

4.7

435 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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
Area
Ottawa
Cross Street
Located on the corner of Richmond Rd. and Churchill St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 435 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

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Gezellig offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The brunch and lunch menus are particularly praised for their value and variety, with options like the "succulent duck leg" and "creative desserts" standing out. The inviting ambiance and attentive staff make Gezellig a top choice in Ottawa.

435 Reviews

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Amy
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good service, food was good but very underwhelmingly small portions for brunch/lunch.
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Kevin Chitalu
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and amazing food. Appetisers were fantastic, the mussels were amazing. The salmon and beef short rib were fantastic. Highly recommend
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Maxim
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was a great Valentine’s Day date! The food was absolutely delicious, from appetizer to desserts. The drinks were also great. We were lucky to sit upstairs in one two booths as it was quieter and the ambiance was quite romantic. While the overall customer service was good, my only negative remark is that our server essentially disappeared after we received our main course and someone had to take over. In an establishment of this calibre, you would expect the server to come inform the clients if they are leaving and passing the client on to a different server. This miscommunication cause us to wait quite long between our main course and dessert course. Other than that little hiccup, everything was absolutely great, we will return for sure! Thanks Gezellig Team for this culinary experience.
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Raymond
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to have lunch at Gezellig, the service always firs rate, the food is truly exceptional and the vibe is light and fun. The small plates offered at lunch time are original, very tasty and not so small. The "$30 for two small plates" lunch special is the best deal in town. Gezellig is highly recommended.
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Donald
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gezellig was outstanding on this Valentine's Day lunch. It was busy as one would expect on Valentine's Day, but the hostess and serving staff and kitchen were up to the challenge. I love the two features to choose from option for lunch. They change the offerings from time to time. The Radicchio Salad and Ricotta Gnudi were great and my friend had the Artisanal cheeses which were also great. The sun was streaming in the windows. Service was excellent. It was a treat.
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Luc
Ottawa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service Excellent as usual, nourriture tout aussi excellente. Merci.
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Graeme
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and out of this world service. Gezellig went above and beyond making our time there memorable. Including food recommendations and hospitable service. Everything we had was great from starters to dessert. Must try: Beef Short Rib and “Butterfinger”
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Sara
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service at Gezellig. I dine here at least once a month and the menu changes enough to allow for new selections. At lunch the $9 wine offering is most welcome.
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James
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What can I say? Gezellig lived up to my expectations which were pretty high to begin with. I have been to the other two Beckta establishments and know what to expect. Besides the food (which was stellar) the service was excellent. Attentive without being in the least bit obtrusive - I couldn't ask for better. I feel that the value received was excellent, and my dining companion felt the same way. We will be back, and we're bringing friends.
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Stacey
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service & food were great. Found music to be too loud but overall a wonderful experience.
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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 435 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on the corner of Richmond Rd. and Churchill St.
Area
Ottawa
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Gezellig

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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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