Arepera is widely praised for being fully gluten free and friendly to dietary restrictions, making it a reliable option for celiac diners. The menu features abundant fillings for arepas and empanadas, with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options and generous portions that many reviewers call great value. Standout accompaniments like the green sauce and avocado sauce, plus tasty plantains and chicharron, are frequently highlighted. The atmosphere is described as lively and open, with spacious seating and a welcoming, multilingual staff and an open kitchen. Some reviews mention occasional slow service or delays during peak hours, and a few note price variability, but most feel the quality remains strong. There are positive notes about drinks and desserts, including margaritas, fresh fruit drinks, and plantain cheesecake. Several reviewers call Arepera among the best places for arepas in Montreal, with many praising its gluten free safety and diverse options. Overall, Arepera comes across as a reliable, tasty, gluten friendly spot with generous portions, friendly staff, and a lively environment that makes it a popular stop for groups and families.
Want to discover Venezuelan cuisine? This is your restaurant. Super friendly restaurant with open kitchen concept. Lots of space to gather & chill with great Arepas & traditional platters.
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Nov 27, 2025
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I left Venezuela 25 years ago,& any time I have a chance I try any venezuelan restaurant I come across,I live in Vancouver Island were its very hard to find any Venezeulan food except for 1 place that it's an hour away from me, I gt say your empanadas are the best I've had since I left Venezuela save a casa! The guasacaca its incredible! I las empanadas pure perfection ,crunchy delicious & great prices. Thank you for such & amazing experience!
This charming restaurant has been a Plateau mainstay since 2011, specializing in arepas, empanadas, & all things Venezuelan. 🇻🇪
The brunch is a delightful addition! The dishes were not only gluten-free but also bursting with authentic flavors.
We started with an order of empanadas; each one was perfectly crafted & filled with delicious ingredients, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
We followed that with the Plato Criollo, a giant plate of Perico eggs, fresh avocado, fried plantains, stewed beans, arepas, Andean cheese, & chicharrón (pork belly). All of this was not only delicious but extremely filling. We couldn't finish half of it 😅-the portion was very generous.
A big thank you to the team for their warm hospitality during brunch; it was evident that they take pride in their food & service. ☀?
La Arepera is a true gem in Montreal. The service is impeccable, with friendly & attentive staff. The Venezuelan food is simply outstanding-authentic flavors & top-notch quality. Every bite feels like a trip to Venezuela. Highly recommended!
I found Arepera listed on a couple of gluten-free blog posts & 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! & that we had great service that was friendly & attentive. The drawbacks were that the food didn't have nearly as much flavor as my favorite Venezuelan restaurant in my hometown, & the restaurant didn't feel very clean - things like the glass front doors were covered in greasy hand prints & the bathrooms were on the gross side. We arrived for an early lunch when they weren't busy yet. The place filled up while we were there, so it was obviously a popular place.
Absolutely delicious food! It is the best Venezuelan food I've had in recent memory. The food comes out very quickly as well. I had the Pabellón de Pollo sandwich & an order of Plantains, both of which were great. I definitely recommend swinging in here for a bite!
Got a happy server.
Nice open view to the streets because the weather was perfect.
Food was almost good except that we ordered food right before the dinner shift & so within a few minutes of getting served my food was already to room temperature.
Their sweet plantains were perfect & their sauces were good.
Felt authentic Venezuelan.
Would recommend.
Ambiente amplo, aberto e ventilado. Bom atendimento. Pedimos de entrada o mix de empanadas (carne, frango e queijo). Para beber o mojito criolo. Para comer, provamos o arepa, pão da culinária venezuelana, feito artesanalmente, à base de milho (sem glúten), recheado com carne de porco e salada de abacate. Vem acompanhado de uma pequena porção de rúculas com molho de abacate. Estava tudo ótimo!
