Gezellig

Name: Gezellig
Address: 337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2A 0E7
Telephone: (613) 680-9086
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (540)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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

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

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Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
for every soup ordered, a contribution will be made to The Ottawa Network for Education
Gezellig Canadian Greens
whipped feta, sun dried tomato vinaigrette, crispy caper, crouton, cucumber
Breakfast Poutine
beef brisket, baked beans, home fries, cheese curds, hollandaise sauce, poached egg
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
Banana Bread French Toast
cinnamon, brown butter & spiced rum caramel, chantilly, raspberry jam
Gezellig Huevos
poached egg, beans, corn, pico de gallo, chorizo sausage, avocado, jalapeño mornay, corn tortilla *vegetarian option available
Tomatoes on Toast
challah bread, mushroom & nut patê, tomatoes, cucumber, poached egg, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
organic honey, crostini
“Butterfinger”
peanut butter, chocolate, graham cookie, dulce de leche
Lime Crème Brûlée
streusel

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 540 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
Most Booked
Ottawa
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gezellig in Ottawa is celebrated for its "always consistently delicious" food and "amazing" brunch options. The restaurant offers a "great application of creativity and balance" in its dishes, with standout items like the "best dessert in the city," the butterfinger. Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive staff" and the "cozy yet elegant ambiance." While some reviews mention minor issues, the overall experience is "always a great meal and experience," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Reservations are recommended for a "highly recommended" dining experience.

540 Reviews

P
Peter
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is always very good and the service simply wonderful
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Maxine
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Gesellig and usually enjoy the food we are served. Last night they seemed to be having off night--Tuesday, perhaps? My husband's steak was a poor cut--lots of gristle and sinew, poor marbling--with little taste other than--garlic powder? Certainly no crust or maillard browning top or bottom. My scallops, on the other hand, were very good. The wines on offer by the glass were acceptable at best. Dessert--we shared a 'butterfingers'--excellent as usual. We look forward to our next visit and a better (as usual, excellent) experience.
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Susan
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Amazing food and friendly service. Thoroughly recommend
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JF VIP
Toronto / Ontario14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great brunch options, and menu structure allowing you to pick 2 items.
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Anthony
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and brunch service was on point. Restaurant was busy and ambience was enjoyable. We always appreciate coming to Gezellig. Thank you!
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nancy
Ottawa7 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, all 4 meals were not hot. My sisters steak and fries were over cooked as well. The manager compted the over done meal, desserts and gave us desert to go. The manager took care of our concerns very professionally and hopes we return. The service was good, waiters were nice. It was disappointing because we were celebrating my birthday😔
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Andrea
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here several times and liked every meal I’ve ever had!
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Jeffery
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The butterfinger is the best dessert in the city, bar none.
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Brad
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal and experience. Food is consistently cooked too perfection. Great application of creativity and balance - you don't feel like you dining on someone's science experiment. Very good wine selection. Very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive staff. Always impressed at how well Gezellig transitions from a warm, cool weather dining experience to a refreshing, bright warm weather experience.
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Crystal
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always, consistently delicious! And that’s why it’s a go to place for special occasions. Never disappoints and always a great experience with James our waiter.
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Gezellig is rated 4.7 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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

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About this restaurant

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MENU

Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Gezellig Canadian Greens

Breakfast Poutine

Salmon Gravlax Egg Benedict

Gezellig Breakfast Sandwich

Banana Bread French Toast

Gezellig Huevos

Tomatoes on Toast

Selection of Artisanal Cheeses

“Butterfinger”

Lime 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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