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Arepera

Casual Venezuelan fare for vegans, meat eaters & gluten-free diners in a brightly painted space.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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Arepera Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Arepera

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on Google4.6 (3400+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Arepera as a gluten free friendly spot with generous portions and good value, where Venezuelan staples like arepas and empanadas are consistently praised. The menu is noted for being fully gluten free or easily adaptable, making it popular with celiac diners and those with dietary restrictions, while still appealing to non gluten free guests who enjoy flavorful, well stuffed sandwiches and plantain sides. Vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers find plenty of options, with standouts including arepas with avocado, pabellon, plantains with cheese, and a variety of empanadas and sauces such as guasacaca and a bright green sauce. The atmosphere is described as casual and friendly, with an open kitchen and welcoming staff, and the space often noted as spacious and bright, sometimes with a lively or convivial vibe. Service is generally praised for attentiveness and multilingual staff, though a few reviews report occasional delays or mixups during busy times. A small number mention issues like a dish with dirt or a misstep in a menu item, but the overall impression emphasizes safe gluten free preparation and consistent quality. In many notes, Arepera is singled out as one of the best places for gluten free Venezuelan food in its city.
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Very good Venezuelan food!

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

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.
Strongly recommend a detou

Nov 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

They serve the best Venezuelan food out there 😋
Istg i levitated eating their food

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

Gabriella was extremely helpful!

Honestly, with how busy it was, I wonder if more Venezuelans or celiac people eat here.

Bought take out for 4 people, 1 of who is celiac & they love this place as it is always safe to eat any/all food.

Really delicious & generous sauce portions. I had slightly high expectations for the empanadas, but that's just because I am Venezuelan.

I would definitely eat here again!

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

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!

May 22, 2025
on Google
5.0

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. ☀?

Mar 11, 2025
on Google

Excellent Venezuelan restaurant Food super good: arepas, empanadas 100% recommended

Jan 23, 2025
on Google

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!

Nov 24, 2024
on Google

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

Nov 23, 2024
on Google

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

Oct 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

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

Sep 8, 2024
on Google

A favorite spot for Venezuelan food.

Sep 2, 2024
on Google

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

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

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.

Aug 4, 2024
on Google
5.0

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

Apr 23, 2024
on Google

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!

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Pretty decent place for some Venezuelan cuisine.

Mar 3, 2024
on Google

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.

Oct 3, 2023
on Google

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!

Sep 1, 2023
on Google