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Gezellig, Ottawa, ON

Gezellig

4.7
4.7
425 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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

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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 425 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • 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 "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.

425 Reviews
  1. Laurel

    Ottawa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always excellent! Our favorite restaurant in Westboro.

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  2. David

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar and had a very enjoyable meal. Service was quick, food was hot when served and wine pairings were nice. The ambiance lives up to the name - Gezellig!

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  3. Mario

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good, great service. It was our first time but not the last.

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  4. Genevieve

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service! One of my top experiences in Ottawa. Service was great! Food was fantastic!

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  5. Isobel

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed the brunch.

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  6. Cathie

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we walked into the restaurant we were taken care of. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They accommodated a kale allergy easily and substituted delicious mushrooms. The wine from an area we visited in Greve Italy was an excellent choice. My steak tartar is the best I have ever had. The tuna appetizer was perfect. My husband and I both had the short rib. Wow, it was outstanding. The cheese cake was a perfect ending to our evening. Truly my favourite restaurant in our neighborhood.

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  7. Lisa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was outstanding - very polite and would come check to see if we liked everything.

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  8. Sue

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, fresh food with great creative flavour at a moderate price point. Went for lunch with a colleague. You get a choice of two items for $30. I chose the greens, and the mussels & frites. My friend had pear & parsnip soup and fish cake. You can also choose dessert instead of a savoury dish, or add dessert onto your order. The wait staff are very attentive and knowledgeable. The greens were no ordinary salad - instead of chunks of goat cheese, they had a squash and goat cheese slurry under the salad. The salad contained walnuts, cranberries, and dried coconut shavings, as well as a perfectly paired vinaigrette. The mussels came in a Thai green curry sauce that paired perfectly with the seafood. Those two items were more than enough to fill up for lunch. I also recommend reserving a table, which we did. It was full.

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  9. Martin

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. We felt welcome and attended to: more so than any other place we’ve been in Ottawa. Food was excellent. Parsnip and Pear soup was well balanced, the tuna was excellent. Braised short rib was lovely (the mole was to die for). Slightly dry… a humble suggestion is to make sure there’s some extra fat in there (but it was delicious… I’m nitpicking!). The duck was lovely as well. A highly recommended experience!

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  10. Joanne

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was friendly, but slow. (Maybe short staffed?). The food quality was OK, but not delicious/notable - which you would expect for the price and for Gezellig’s reputation. The area had loud diners, so it was difficult to talk. It just was not a relaxing evening.

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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Gezellig

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
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