Gezellig

4.7

466 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

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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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

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 466 people are saying

Gezellig reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked

Review summary

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Gezellig offers a "welcoming ambiance" with "exceptional staff" and "creative and delicious" dishes. Known as "Ottawa's best brunch spot," the restaurant impresses with "beautiful decor" and "amazing food." Despite some concerns about portion sizes, it remains a "favorite" for special occasions and boasts a "relaxed and enjoyable" atmosphere.

466 Reviews

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Michele
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, but was disappointed in the food. We ordered mussels and there was almost no broth that came with it. The fried eggplant had way too much couscous, and tasted a little bland. The scallops were excellent but the dish was so salty. Had a fish cake and that was excellent, definitely the best part of the meal. The ambiance and service was amazing though. Overall, the food was fine but I wouldn't say it's worth the price.
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Reem VIP
Riyadh4 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Welcoming ambiance and service. The food was not as expected, we ordered the salad and tuna to start, the salad wasn’t fresh/not crispy and the tuna lacked flavor. I had the fish as my main and it was very dense, everything on the plate was fried or seared in butter. It’s an elegant restaurant with great service but the food needs some modifications.
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Susan
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a greta lunch or dinner at Gezellig. The food is always creative and delicious. And the service friendly and attentive.
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Marc
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and awesome food. Service was above normal and we were made welcomed and not rushed. Food presentation was great and wine selection was amazing. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great romantic evening with that someone special
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CTCT VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional service, delicious food, the extra price for a brunch is totally worth the money because of the beautiful decor, menu options and care taken with details.
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Jane
Ottawa10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to celebrate a milestone 89th birthday! Delicious meal, great service and atmosphere
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MS123 VIP
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! The butterfinger was especially amazing! Great service and good value. The restaurant is airy and beautiful too. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the brunch/lunch concept - two small dishes, no judgment if you want two mains! Everything I've had has been delicious and well-presented. Pleasant bright environment and friendly staff.
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Erika
Ottawa6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was overall a lovely experience. The soup of the day was absolutely delicious but served at room temperature. Once we had it re-heated, it was excellent. The fish cake and slaw was delectable...perfectly seasoned and crispy. The service was wonderful as always. Our server Bill was really lovely, professional and very responsive to our every need. We certainly will return.
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Suzie
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I shared a lovely lunch with friends, however, the food was not as good as a recent visit. I think brunch is a better meal in this establishment.
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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 31 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

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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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