Ресторан · Ottawa · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 1582 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 17:59:18
Address: 337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7, Canada
Gezellig: Westboro’s Bank Building Gone Warm
Ottawa has a quiet habit of turning old banks into good restaurants, and Gezellig is the neighbourhood-scale proof. In a converted 1950s Royal Bank building in Westboro Village, the room keeps the soaring ceilings and swaps the ledgers for a long wine list, seasonal plates and a name — Dutch for “cosy togetherness” — that doubles as the house policy.
The Concept
Gezellig comes from Stephen Beckta, the restaurateur whose name anchors Ottawa fine dining, built together with partner Clay Cardillo. It is the relaxed sibling in the Beckta family — same obsession with hospitality and seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients bought as directly from farmers as possible, minus the downtown formality. The result: a serious kitchen wearing a sweater.
What to Order
The menu moves with the seasons, so treat specifics as a snapshot: eclectic, produce-driven plates at dinner, a proper weekday lunch, and a weekend brunch that quietly ranks among Westboro’s best. The wine list is a Beckta signature — deep, adventurous and built for pairing rather than posing.
The Space
“Soaring yet intimate” is the house’s own phrase and it holds: high mid-century banking-hall ceilings, warm lighting and tables spaced for conversation. It reads special-occasion on arrival and neighbourhood-local by the second glass.
Who It’s For
Westboro locals celebrating small wins, wine-first diners, brunch defectors from the downtown queues — and anyone who wants Beckta-level hospitality with the top button undone.
Good to Know
Do I need a reservation? Recommended for dinner and weekend brunch; weekday lunch is gentler.
Does the menu change often? Yes — it follows the seasons and the farms, so repeat visits rarely repeat plates.
Is it good for wine lovers? Excellent — the list is a house pride and the staff pair with confidence.
Brunch, lunch or dinner? All three exist; brunch runs weekends, lunch on weekdays, dinner nightly hours vary.
What does the name mean? It’s Dutch — roughly “cosy, convivial, time well spent with people you like.” Accurate.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 17:59:18
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A wonderful spot with a perfect blend of elegance and a cozy atmosphere. The food was incredibly tasty, and the service excellent. We ordered the mussels, gnudi, steak, braised salmon and strawberry crème brûlée, and eve…
This was our first visit to Gezellig, and we couldn't leave a more glowing review of the absolutely perfect evening we had.
The food was fantastic, very nicely presented and incredibly tasty! We ordered the tomato-crust…
Expectations met!
Having experienced Beckta, we had high expectations for its sister restaurant. From the ease of reserving to the welcome to the engaging servers to the food, all of our expectations were exceeded.
Their…
Wow, wow, wow.
It's been a while since I was so impressed by a restaurant in Ottawa. My husband took me for my birthday, which our server recognized and made the evening special.
We ordered the mussels and fries (we ea…
This Saturday was our second visit to Gezellig. We had a wonderful time, thanks to our server Emma, who was very attentive and served us wonderfully. The atmosphere was nice; Gezellig has a nice design. The cocktails wer…