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Gezellig, Ottawa, ON

Gezellig

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 680-9086
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • 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

    31 Dec 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Sandra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 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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  6. Linda

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 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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  7. Erika

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 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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  8. dominique

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 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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  9. Patrick

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 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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  10. Christiane

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
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.
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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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