Arepera in Montreal

Always delighted to be here, the food is delicious

Great little place for people who have gluten intolerances or allergies. Everything is tasty and at an acceptable price. The staff is courteous but does not tolerate any food containing gluten (lets say you come with your baby and he or she is already eating something).

Very good food, excellent service and super recommended

The arepas are amazing, but I have to say that the fish empanadas are the best ! great place, friendly staff !

A quality Venezuelan restaurant in Montreal. Friendly staff, reasonably-priced and delicious arepas! Many side-dishes and typical Venezuelan drinks available. Cannot recommend enough!

Very good, friendly and fast service, the dishes are generous!

La Arepera is a true gem in Montreal. The service is impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff. The Venezuelan food is simply outstanding authentic flavors and top-notch quality. Every bite feels like a trip to Venezuela. Highly recommended!

First time we tried Venezuelan food and we were very positively surprised. Very tasty. Staff explained us the concept. Everything is 100% gluten free. Dietary restrictions: 100% gluten free

Recommended by our hotel. Simple and tasty without forgetting the excellent value for money Valid

Good food with flavors from the land of Bolívar

Perfect! Vegetarian options: Yes

Wonderful food spot in the Plateau! We ate here for the first time and enjoyed every bite. Had an arepera with meat, plantains, and feta and it was delicious!

Soooo delicious and the service was excellent! The food was so quick to come out as well. Pabellón - 14.50 A22 Black beans, carne mechada , plantain and cheese - Black beans, carne mechada , plantain and feta w/ Avocado Pollo tag 14.50 A28 Queso y aguacate 12.00 Black beans, pollo guisado , plantain and feta cheese Andino cheese and avocado Black beans, pollo guisado , plantain and feta cheese w/ avocado

Simple but very tasty food and well seasoned! Vegetarian options: There are also tasty vegetarian dishes.

Dietary restrictions: No gluten meals Food

Great service! We ordered a plate with tilapia and it came with rice, black beans, fried plantains, and cheese. The tilapia is shredded and mixed with different vegetables and seasonings. Good value for money.

This for me is the best arepera in Montréal and perhaps the least advertised. I rate it 5 points in every way, attention, quality of service and good atmosphere. Not to mention the quality of their dishes and the relationship with their good prices. Visit, you wont regret it. Perhaps the difficult point is parking, but parking is the sore point in any visit within Montréal.

Delicious! Plenty of gluten and dairy free options!

Its very good and not very expensive, good music and background atmosphere, plantains on the counter when you arrive. Its validated.

Delicious & welcoming place. Felt very lively Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options (idk about vegan) Food : 5/5 |

This restaurant feels very alive with the decor and the vibrant people serving it. The food was tasty and a new flavor for me. The price felt a little high for what is served but I would still recommend it very much !

The food is super delicious, the service is super good, the waiters are very attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is very good but I feel that something else is missing, but it is still an excellent place to go and eat some delicious arepas, the truth is without any I would definitely go back to this place, 10/10.

Wow! Super delicious and not expensive! Happy I discovered this place, I will definitely go back!

Yummy and gluten Free

Vegetarian options: Great Dietary restrictions: Perfect for gluten-free or those with celiac disease

Very nice experience and the food is healthy and 100% gluten-free. My husband is celiac and he was able to eat without risk of gluten contamination. The welcome is also warm. We definitely want to go back. Dietary restrictions: Celiac, gluten intolerance

Arepas are very good and the avocado sauce was to die for!

Amazing menu, and delicious food. Fully gluten free, vegan options, theres something for everyone. Definitely check it out!

Loved it!

A favorite spot for Venezuelan food.

Very good arepas sandwiches. I had avocado, plantain and black beans. The avocado/coriander sauce (guasacaca) is unlimited and excellent.

Vegan options are delicious though limited. Vegan options are delicious, if limited

First time eating Venezuelan food. Very good food, but the service is what made it five stars.

What a great discovery! Everything is gluten free and they easily accommodated us for lactose free. Impeccable service, authentic food, the hot sauce and avocado sauce are divine!!!! I recommend x 1000!!!!!

I love Arepera! I have been going to this place for a few years now and it never disappoints. Delicious Arepas, juice and fried yucca. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Food, atmosphere and service were excellent.

We had dinner today because of the reviews it has. Good spacious and large place. We have ordered domino empanadas and delicious cassava sticks. Then two arepas the llanera (A4) and the queen pepiada (A10). And for dessert, the banana cheesecake. Very good, I recommend everything.

A great discovery for celiac people with a 100% GLUTEN-FREE menu! The waitress was very helpful and was able to advise us very well. The cassava fries were excellent and the avocado sauce that comes with the arepas was our big favorite

Dietary restrictions: Sans gluten Food

Delicious, crispy and tender arepas. Perfectly fried plantains. Added plus of gluten free empanadas that were highly delicious. Ooh and the cocktails and house-made juices were super yummy. Highly highly recommend for lovers of arepas and anyone avoiding gluten! Dietary restrictions: Whole restaurant is gluten free! Kid-friendliness: Very patient waiter with our hungry and restless kiddos. So kind!

Food was savory, juicy; perfectly spiced and textured; and service was kind and quick. Vegetarian options: Plenty of options

Really great food. I had the pulled beef plate and was amazing .

Go for it. What a joy for someone who eats gluten-free not to have to look at the menu in detail to know what you can eat or not. Very good service and really delicious food. Fast service (we ate at 5:30 p.m.). I recommend ++++. Good address that I keep.

Absolutely delicious, especially the cheese empanadas and plantains! I will go back

The arepas are good, I could eventually go again, but the service is mediocre, very slow and when you let them know that the service is not optimal they dont even apologize.

It was good. I had a veggie sandwhich (banana, avocado, black beans:) and its one of the best mojitos Ive had in Montreal.

Its good! with ease

I found Arepera listed on a couple of gluten-free blog posts and decided to check it out during my Montreal visit. I love so much that everything is gluten-free -- a rare treat to have so many safe choices! And that we had great service that was friendly and attentive. The drawbacks were that the food didnt have nearly as much flavor as my favorite Venezuelan restaurant in my hometown, and the restaurant didnt feel very clean - things like the glass front doors were covered in greasy hand prints and the bathrooms were on the gross side. We arrived for an early lunch when they werent busy yet. The place filled up while we were there, so it was obviously a popular place.

Excellent gluten free spot, I really enjoy the samdiwches

1 of 3 fully gluten free places we discovered in Montreal. Good was delicious and satisfying. Highly recommend it. Dietary restrictions: Its fully gf.

Vegetarian options: Fromage avec de plantain et avocat Food

Venezuelan street food. Really very good, and very good service. Excellent value for money.

Delicious and generous portions!

Excellent traditional colombo-venezuelan arepas, excellent attention, warm people and latin music!

Really great, quick food with excellent service. Would recommend the plantain cheesecake - I ve never had anything like it.

We got the cassava sticks, guasacaca chicken plate, black beans and plantain arepa, and guasacaca arepa. The guasacaca sauce is really delicious and addictive! Really good portion sizes. The fried plantains were amazing! The air conditioning was so cold and perfect!!! Vegetarian options: They have quite a few vegetarian and vegan options of the arepas which is great. The vegan options we tried didn t feel like you were missing out on richness or flavour. Wheelchair accessibility: Bathroom is down a flight of stairs.

Arepera has been one of my go-to restaurants for years. However, I feel so disappointed when they decreased their portion sizes. I ordered a pork belly arepa (my usual), and to my surprise, I felt like it SHRUNK by least 20% compared to what I normally get. I can t believe one of my favourite restaurants let me down. But who knows? Maybe I m crazy and my hands actually got bigger. Maybe they just shrunk the pork belly arepa, or maybe they give smaller portions to takeout orders. I don t think I ll go again, sadly. I would ve been happy if they kept the same portions but just increased the price instead of trying to trick customers.

Excellent, I hope to return soon!

Perfect gluten-free, succulent and typical Venezuelan food Vegetarian options: Cheese Dietary restrictions: 100% gluten free. Perfect for coeliacs Kid-friendliness: Yes

Super delicious!!! I loved the lulo juice and the arepa. Very nice staff and great prices, I would definitely go again.

The food is incredible, portions are generous and staff is friendly. Coming back asap!

The food tasted good but I got a hair out and the only thing they offered me was to change the salad which was just arugula leaves. I recommend you be careful with that.

We came here during a group lunch at work and it was great. They have a lot of sandwich options (Arepas) to chose from, basically something for everyone. But that is basically all they do, nice to see a restaurant that knows their specialty and does it so well (there are also some plates to choose from). We were all very pleased with our choices and the prices are great as well. We were in a hurry, as you often are during a large work lunch, but this place was fast (we did all look at the menu in advance though and planned our orders). A very good option for a quick bite. Vegetarian options: Many options Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

The sandwiches are delicious! The cornbread is warm and soft, they are generous and affordable, in short I can only recommend. Don t forget to order a side of delicious plantains.

Very tasty! Messy to eat :) could have used a finger bowl with water lol.

So good! My favorite is the empanadas and the chicken with white cheese, Arepa

The waitress who served us, not at all pleasant.

Super fast, completely GF for a celiac, best arepas and empanadas we ve had. Dietary restrictions: Dedicated gluten free Food : 5/5 |

Excellent, delicious.

Eating dinner here was one of the best decisions I ve made my entire life

Excellent and original, its a change from my habits. Possibility of buying juice in a 1L carafe, very cool when you dont drink alcohol!

Best arepas outside Venezuela

Great arepas, empanadas, plantain and cassava chips. Pretty sure its gotten 50% more expensive since I last went in 2019 though.

Excellent value Gluten-free offer

The food and service is exceptional. I go every time I am in Montreal

I LOVE this place! Casual atmosphere, fantastic food every time. I love the Llanera and the fried plantains are delicious. Make sure to try both sauces with your meal!

It is a Latin place that brings us closer to our homelands with our palate, our language and the environment.

I couldn t believe their entire menu was gluten free!! I had the arepa with beef, avocado and feta as well as empanadas and they were so tasty and seasoned well. The avocado sauce is also really good. Definately recommend this place for your gluten sensitivities! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Really good sandwich and sauces. Amazing plantain cheesecake dessert too.

Best empanadas Ive ever had! So flavourful!!! Highly recommend!

Very good sandwich. To be taken alone and without entry because very disappointing. You will be too full to enjoy your main course. Exotic juice seems to come from the supermarket. Tables spaced too far apart, which extinguishes an atmosphere that could have been warmer. In the end, if you go there to get an arepas, you will be satisfied. Fast and efficient service.

Fairly priced and delicious. The Arepas are very dense too, they filled me up well

It was delicious, affordable great service and vibrant atmosphere. The food was fresh and full of flavour, the sauces are especially delicious. Such a treat to eat somewhere 100% gluten free!!! This one is getting added to my list of Montreal fans.

Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free restaurant. No shortage of choice here. Food

We love Arepas, and its helpful theyre a naturally gluten free dish. This restaurant is perfect because the entire kitchen is 100% gluten free. We enjoyed the empanada trio first, and then we each had an arepa for our entrée. I think our favorite was the one with chicken, beans, and plantains. Both the green and red sauces were delicious. No notes. A great place for a delicious gluten free meal.

The place is pretty good, the Arepas are their specialty and theyre pretty good. Service is nothing out of the ordinary, no complaints. The place is in a nice area and the wall decorations are amazing

Great service! Good value for money! We are very satisfied with the partnership established with Arepera during our Crossing of the Century event!

This place has amazing arepas!! I highly recommend it

Quite possibly your best option if you see gluten free! Gluten free everything offered here. And it is mostly naturally gluten free, not gluten free substitutes. I suggest getting the plate. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free friendly

This place is an absolute delight! The music and musical decor are fun and exciting! The empanadas are delicious and served with both avocado and hot sauces! A delicious and delectable appetizer. I had the pulled pork arepa! It was wonderful with so many different flavors and textures! Everything is gluten free! You will be in heaven if you have celiac disease!

The chicharrón is out of this world

The food was very good and server was very helpful. Definitely recommend this place if you want to try new food ! I was slightly disappointed by the vegetarian option though.

Fantastic Venezuelan food, very reasonably priced and generous portions. Service is quick and friendly, will definitely be coming back!

Cool spot! Order from the table in the app then the food comes out! Beef empanadas were small but soooooo good with the hot avocado sauce it was delicious! My girl got a vegetarian domino arepa and rates it 9/10! Drinks are pretty good too! Ok bye Vegetarian options: They re great and plentiful vegan too

Says its open 12-9pm. Was not open at all at 6pm.

The food is delicious and the service is great. They have great music too. Not too expensive. Highly recommend. Vegetarian options: Great vegan and vegetarian options. They re delicious and you have lots to choose from.

Meh, this place doesnt even feel Latin anyone. It lost all the charm and flavor the old place had and now it just feels like 3 amigos. Skip this place if your looking for latin music/flavor/atmosphere.

One of my favorites in all of Montreal! I always go when I m visiting. The green sauce they serve with the food liquid gold.

I was in a food-rut and my boyfriend recommended this place and I am so glad he did because it was delicious! Something new that Ive never tasted before. Got the avocado beef arepa and feta cheese arepa and it was so filling and savoury! the mango juice was also great. Fresh flavours, lots of options on the menu, and friendly staff. Prices are cheap, you get a lot of quality ingredients in abundance, and its fast. There was a lineup of people when we arrived so I put my name and number down and after one walk around the block they were ready for us. Its the perfect food to eat out in the park on a sunny day as well.

Food is good but the whole place smelled horrible... to the point that it was unbearable and we had to leave.

The arepas are delicious, good portions and a variety to choose from. The service is pleasant, the decoration of the place is original,

Excellent Arepa! They dont skimp you on size so 1 Arepa is definitely enough. Their fresh Guava juice is also great!

Good food

Delicious!

Excellent food, ambiance, and service.

Tasty food, the drinks were good too

Great bang for buck, awesome food and juice. Not a fan of ordering from my phone however. Food

Stuffed arepa, delicious!!!

It was delicious! Now I understand why plantains are mentioned so much in the comments. I ate almost all of them before I remembered to take a photo, oops!

Arepera definitely lost its charms and its crowds. The meat seemed stale which was very disappointing. And yet, no management reaction to the noticeable poor quality of the food I got served. On a more positive note, the arepa bread was fresh and good. So if you are ready to pay 14$ for fresh bread. This is the place!

Very good food, generous sandwiches for the price.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, if thats important! Food

Fantastic food and very kind servers. Its such a great feeling to go somewhere 100% GF, the great flavours were just a bonus. Would come back to Montreal just to eat here. Vegetarian options: Lots of veg options, definitely felt included. Dietary restrictions: GF

Super tasty food all around. The Empanadas were a standout, the cornbread shell, lightly fried, and super great

The food is very delicious, the service with the waiters is very friendly, unfortunately the organization is bad, they did not let us in because they had new cooks, it was 8:30 and the manager decided to close the restaurant because they were 40 minutes lates. with your restaurant orders and with there deliveries.

Very good restaurant, excellent food, lovely atmosphere. The only small thing is the chairs and benches not very comfortable, small errors in the order but nothing more. Ill go back there for sure. I would love to have one on the south shore. Good continuity to this restaurant, good success to the whole team and good tasting to all customers.

pollo guisado was very dry and lack flavor. Piece of advice, adding vegetable pieces and sauce would do wonders. Service was really good. Wouldn t go back. I give it 3 stars because of service.

Very spacious restaurant. Every time I come to Montreal I make sure to stop here. The quality of the food is always top notch every visit

The best restaurant ever!! I would travel to Montreal only to go here, it s that good! The arepa with black beans, plantains and feta is phenomenal and the avocado sauce is delicious!

Absolutely delicious food! It is the best Venezuelan food Ive had in recent memory. The food comes out very quickly as well. I had the Pabellón de Pollo sandwich and an order of Plantains, both of which were great. I definitely recommend swinging in here for a bite!

I like the spacious, bright and welcoming premises. The dishes are always excellent! The service is friendly and attentive. Vegetarian options: The Grilled Vegetable Pabellón Plate or Grilled Vegetable Arepa is a great vegetarian option. The Guasacaca sauce gives a complement of flavor that should not be missed. Dietary restrictions: I ordered the gluten-free and dairy-free dessert, the coconut flan... Its delicious! I appreciated the detail of having this option on the dessert menu. Normally I cant eat dessert when I go to a restaurant, because all the options have gluten and milk...

Tried Arepera on the recommendation of our daughter...was pleasantly surprised on how good it was!! Even though the atmosphere is a bit noisy the food and service are very good and everything was fresh and hot!! I would really consider returning the next the next time we are in Montreal!!

Super good service!!! And it is very rich!!

Highly recommend. Small salad was unexpected and a very nice touch. Will be back!

Excellent service, and great food

Been coming here since 2009!

Everything delicious, well served and good portions of food

Gluten free paradise for celiacs. Great food, great place. A reference for years. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free dedicated kitchen, a dream for celiacs.

Pretty decent place for some Venezuelan cuisine.

Incredible food! Everything came very quickly and was fresh.

The best arepa in the city! A great place for family. No wheelchair access Food

I was able to taste 2 different dishes, they were both excellent! The service is great and the food is delicious! I will definitely come back :)

10/10!!! Food was fantastic, come here hungry and open to try new things!! Food : 5/5

Super delicious and very resolved arepas (with plenty of filling) the place is very nice. Recommending 100%

insanely delicious food and amazing service! a must if youre in le plateau.