Arepa & Co Venezuelan Restaurant - Haggerston in Hackney

The food was very delicious, the service was a little slow, but the place is charming and the people are very friendly.

I was longing for Hallaca (Venezuelan Christmas specialty) a long time ago; we did book the restaurant, and my husband recommended I call them and let them know I would like to have Hallaca. I didn't call them because I assumed they would have it; my bad. If you want to have Hallaca during the Christmas season, you have to ask in advance because everybody wants that delicious plate. My experience was beyond what I expected because even though they didn't have any Hallacas available for serving without having booked before, they made an extraordinary exception for me, something that I really appreciated. I was lucky, and I had my Hallaca which was delicious; it tasted like home! My husband was so pleased with the staff, especially with Joaquin; his service was over the top. My husband enjoyed the Old Fashioned whisky cocktails, which he described as a very honest drink. That means they put the fair amount of spirit, in this case whisky, that a nice drink should have. To finish our experience, I was recommended for the staff to have Quesillo as dessert, another Venezuelan exquisiteness. I can't describe the flavor; it was perfect! I could tell the rum, the coffee, the velvet texture melted in my mouth! I don't know if it was the nostalgia for my country's food or because everything was just perfect! I recommend them 💯.

A great restaurant to eat and enjoy Venezuelan food. Every dish was amazing and delicious. Highly recommended. All the staff were very friendly with us.

Had a great lunch there. Nice food and cocktails (nice margarita!). The Dirty Yucca was the star dish, delicious!

Great food and polite service from the team strongly recommend

Tiny portion of chicken and pork in the rice bowl.. it was more of a bean rice bowl. Plantain was cold and rubbery

Great little Place for traditionalist Venuezelan food at a very affordable price range. The Arepas are clearly their main dish, but there’s lots of other things on offer if you feel like venturing out a bit. Well worth a visit! - Value for money? Absolutely - Worth a detour? A small one - Best for (occasion)? Nice flavours at a casual setting - Would I go back? Yes

Excellent food with calming canal views and vibing background music. The del campo (vegetarian) cachapa and toston avocado were delicious. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Food was mouth watering🤤 We had delicious vegan arepas and very yummy tres leches cake!! Restaurant has a beautiful view of the canal and staffs are really friendly!! I would recommend this place 10/10

One of the best views of the Regents Canal while enjoying an arepa Mariana and a glass of papeRum.

Great food, first time trying out Venezuelan street food and it did not disappoint. Celebrated a birthday there and the staff was more than happy to help us store the cake in the fridge, and brought it out later for a surprise.

Celebrated a birthday there. Staff was more than happy to help us keep the cake in the fridge and brought it out for a surprise.

such a shame, beautiful place, but the tables & chairs are so uncomfortable

Quality food and great service. I’ve ordered from and visited this restaurant serval times and each meal is a good as the last. Made to absolute perfection!

We had an amazing experience celebrating our daughter's 15th birthday at Arepa & Co! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home. The restaurant has a lovely view of the canal, which added to the overall vibe. The food was absolutely delicious! Each dish was packed with flavour, and we enjoyed every bite. The music was just right, creating a perfect atmosphere for our celebration. If you’re looking for a great venue with tasty food and great atmosphere, I highly recommend Arepa & Co. We will come back, Muchas gracias!

Amazing food, very tasty and filling😍

Warm and friendly service, lovely atmosphere, great location on the canal, delicious food and Margueritas!

The food is very tasty and excellent for those of us who are gluten-free. Love the ambience overlooking the canal.

We ordered a catering service for an event, we paid for it, and it arrived an hour late when everything was already over.

I love eating at this restaurant, the breakfast Criollo is my favorite. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and it has the most pleasant vibe on the canal.

The staff was lovely, the food was tasty (albeit I think the portion is a bit small for the price), and the ambiance is nice and calm as it overlooks the canal (great for people watching)! I went for brunch and got the pabellón plate- it was all delicious but too much eggs compared to everything else. The coffee was decent too! They’ve got wifi and food came out quick. However, worth noting they automatically add a 13.5% service charge which is more than the standard 12.5 in London, and that feels steep

got the pernil bowl w/ avocado added. and the lemonade. very delicious and the guys working were chill.

I tend to go to Arepa & Co at least once per month. It is a Venezuelan restaurant but the food they offer is really similar to Colombian too. The arepa mariana, the plantain, the margaritas are deli! It’s in front of the canal in East London, the latin music is always good as well as the service. They are dog friendly and even have a dog menu! It’s really good value for money It’s walk in so you can’t book in advance but I’ve always been able to find a table! Love it and wish they had more branches(i.e north london)

I've been here a couple of times now. I really enjoy the range of food, the rice bowls and corn pancakes and so forth really hit the spot for a bit of comfort after a night out. Looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Amazing food at a reasonable price. Can’t ask for more

Cocktails with the wife were brilliant. Dropped in for 1 and left after the 9th. Definitely returning

(I left a review for the wrong branch before but the same still applies so leaving it there too). The food was amazing, the service was amazing - especially Oscar at this branch! You need to go here!

Unexpected South American Cuisine Experience We happen to stumble across this little restaurant off Regent's Canal during our visit to The UK in August 2024. We never tried Venezuelan cuisine such as the famous arepas plus more. Food was very good and were served by friendly staff. However we found it quite pricey for the small portions being served. On top of that is the unexpected service charge of 13.5% - wow! What was bit annoying was that they charged for everything (asked for a bit more sauce and that too was charged without telling us). Still we enjoyed the food though the décor could be improved.

The food is delicious, and the atmosphere feels just like home. However, I had a bit of an odd experience when I wanted the Venezuelan waiter to take my order so I could chat with him (as I'm Venezuelan as well). Instead, he suddenly passed my request to someone else, who then handed it off to yet another person simultaneously.

Better service but really salty food bowl but FAB drinks!!! Must go :)

This is a lovely little restaurant overlooking the canal with very friendly staff members, delicious food and relaxed ambience. I would definitely go back!

Really good authentic food from Venezuela

We came for dinner and we had a fantastic time. We loved the food, especially the yuka chips. It was lovely to sit by the canal and enjoy a summer night in London. Staff was very friendly and especially Oscar was so engaging and funny and contributed to having a great experience. 5/5

amazing spot along the canal - well worth walking down to sample the arepas.

Had a great brunch here using the tasting menu right next to the canal. Lovely!

The food and staff is nice but don't expect pure Venezuelan food. I believe it's nice if you want to go for something different to eat on the weekend.

The food and staff were fantastic here. Will definitely come back!

Good service and nice emplacement, but we found the 13,5% discretionary service abusive.

Hands down delicious food. My last visit was slightly spoiled though when a 13.5% 'discretionary service charge' was added to the bill, which is paid upon ordering, before you actually receive any service. When I asked the waitress at the till to remove it, she argued against me. I expressed that I wanted the tip to be my choice, and that over 10% was beyond my preference, and she got shirty with me, huffing and puffing. Spent the rest of my evening there trying not to think about this exchange, which spoilt it a bit. Needless to say, I didn't leave a tip after that.

The food was great, the service was fantastic. I’m a big fan of ordering and paying in advance via an app because you can just get up and go when finished. However: The halogen security light mounted high on the wall outside by the canal is crazy bright!!. It gets in your eyes and makes after dark a pain.

It was my first time to try Venezuelan dishes and I was more than pleased I did. The sweetness of the pancake and the spiciness of the toppings creates a perfect harmony. The place was nice and cosy, and the staff member was very nice and friendly. I would definitely go back again.

The food was delicious . Not very big portions but a starter and a main was enough . The service was really really good . We were asked several times if we needed anything ,if everything was ok, how was the food …they really showed great customer service and appreciation for positive feedback. They were all great but Oscar , one of our charming waiters , was super friendly and responded happily to our chats and showed he cared . The starters ,cachapa and arepa and dessert were all amazing . The only thing we missed was a happy hour drink / cocktail that would have been a great end to a beautiful long lunch . The locations and the background music are also great

Great spot on canal near where we stayed while visiting London. Great flavors. Very similar to my family’s recipes. Great wine and beer - Polar ( Venezuela’s finest). Highly recommend.

Fantastic location (by the canal), delicious food (arepa pernil was the best combo of flavours for me) and a very friendly and accommodating staff. I’ll definitely recommend and will be back.

Only stopped for a quick pit stop, so just had a drink and a couple of plates. What we had was excellent and lovely spot on the canal.

Had a delicius lunch at Arepo & Co yesterday. My first foray into Venezuelan food, and I wasn't disappointed. A great location right alongside the Regent's canal. Big thanks to the whole crew for a great experience.

Very delicious Venezuelan food. I tried the arepas and the mango juice, all exceptional. The boy who helped me was very friendly!! Service of 10

$25.50 NZD is way too much for a small vegetarian arepa.

Fantastic, gem with super tasty food, view over canal and great music

Amazing food, highly recommended.

Great food and location. The food is flavorsome and I appreciated that menu items were clearly labeled for dietary restrictions. Lovely spot overlooking the canal.

The food is unique and delicious

The food is OK, far from bad but it did not impress. I am not really sure what to say, apart that the portions are very small and not worth the money. Paid almost £40 for two people and we are still hungry. I don't necessarily regret trying this place out but I doubt I will come again.

I've ate here several times and the food is always amazing! Lovely and friendly staff and good vibes. Also a great spot on a sunny day to sit by the canal. Great Vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free options too!

Amazing food. And a large portion of the menu is gluten-free.

Great food, friendly staff but a bit weird surrounding. We tried toston avo, yuca fries, Cachapa del Campo and arepa parbellon and shared a tres leche. All was fine. The place itself looks a bit rundown from the outside (with graffiti), but is okay when you're in. Would totally recommend visiting.

The best authentic Venezuelan cuisine and most delicious food is at Arepa& Co Venezuela

As always, impeccable food and amazing service. Really can’t praise this place enough. Perpetual joy to visit.

Lovely location for watching people using the canal towpath on a rainy day... We had the tasting menu which gave us eight little dishes to trie. The yuca fries were amazing with a lovely mustard mayo. Everything was a bit of a taste explosion and a great way to sample lots of dishes... Will be back soon!

Really nice authentic venezuelan food! The restaurant is beautiful.

I would definitely recommend the Arepas and Tequeños of this restaurant, they have a great approach to and a variety of Venezuelan dishes using the UK ingredient availability. The venue has an astonishing beautiful view and is decorated with a few folk traditional stuff (I like the evil masks by the walls) and coulors. If you like to share with family or friends, I would suggest cocktails (Guarapita, Cuba libre, etc.) I do like rum, so they have a PapeRum that basically is a nice jug cocktail. However, if you are more British/European style, they have a wide range of food and drink options representative of the Venezuelan/European cultural mix heritage. In a nutshell, there are many options such as vegan, vegetarian, or none of these, on their menu.

Delicious Cachapa Will come back for a full dinner

Very nice surprise, great food and excellent service. I will certainly return here :)

Delicious food, friendly service, lots of people eating outside and having a good time - will definitely come here again. Vegan friendly (not a lot of vegan options but they were all tasty - though not much vegan dessert)

The service charge is absolutely taking the mickey. I'm fed up with extra charges being added to the bill. Get rid of your service charge, especially when it's a ridiculous 13.5%, higher than anywhere else I've ever been. If you need more money then just make the food more expensive so people can see what price they're paying instead of having an extra charge added on at the end. I wouldn't be complaining if you'd done this instead. If it's to pay your staff then that's also not something I should be paying an extra charge for. It's your job as the employer to pay them a decent wage so they don't need an extra service charge to earn enough. Stop confusing people with extra charges. Increase your prices if you need to.

Very good!! Would recommend to anyone 🙌🙌🙌

You must try!! Food, vibe and staff are 10/10

FANTASTIC FOOD! A gem in Shoreditch.

Great breakfast. Extremely good customer service. Arepa was late and as a result got a tea on the house. Great location

Lovely location, best gluten free food in the area!!! Very well priced and very tasty. Would absolutely go there again

Good vibe and good food. Nice canal location!

My customer pay a big taxi fair to get there .so I assume is a good place to eat

Yesterday evening I was in desperate need of a bathroom and Arepa on the canal was the only restaurant/place I could find. I went in and waited for who seemed to be the “senior waiter/manager” to ask if I could please use the toilet - I was not drunk, drugged or anything and presented myself in the best possible way. Not only was I denied to use it but also was treated poorly and talked to in a very rude way. Shame on you, access to restrooms are the bare minimum when a woman (but tbh, anyone) in need is asking politely. The guy did not even raise his eyes from the iPad. I don’t need to eat there to know it’s a place I would never recommend. Even before serving good food, a restaurant management should make sure their staff is serving good manners and kindness - empathy should be a bonus point.

Really good and authentic food..loved the pork arepa and yuca chips. For dessert we had the traditional fried pastry which was divine. Will definitely go back

best authentic venezuelan food, very close to home taste, adapted to londoners food needs aswell x

Food was great as per. My mum's first time having an arepa and she said it was "absolutely delicious". It was pretty popular for a Sunday evening. Service could have been a little tighter, but it was still good.

Amazing food so gooood first time there will definitely be going back... went in the evening the lighting and vibe is goood :)

Food was not great overpriced yuca chips£9 crazy plus tasted old rubbery.never again £12 for small pizza bread with 2 small pieces chicken.stay away is what I say

This place puts venezuelan arepas restaurants in new york to shame. The flavors and freshness of all the ingredients are just so good. Perfectly placed next to canal in Haggerston. Love this place. Very highly recommend!

Very nice food and staff. Cannot stand music this loud. Especially club music. Especially while I’m eating.

If you’re vegetarian this is nothing to write home about. It’s nice comfort food, but small portions and a steep price.

I ordered my favorite dessert, a tres leches, and twice it has arrived in bad condition, it was sour. A second disappointment. I am so disappointed about this place. The fist time I ordered the tres leches it was sour. I decided to give them a second chance so yesterday I took one away and when I tried at home it was sour as well.

Very tasty arepa and vegetarian breakfast.

It was our first experience of Venezuela food and we loved everything we ordered. A young man offered us his help explaining what is what and it was absolutely beautiful. Tasty, fresh, brilliant presentation, plus service was splendid. Thank you!

Lovely spot along the canal and outdoor seats are all in the sun. Food is delicious but small portion sizes for the price. No table service (you order via QR codes) and there isn't any signal so its difficult to order.

Really nice food and wonderful service. Rice bowls were tasty although could have done with more cheese

This place is a real gem! Discovered during the first lockdown on long walks along the canal. I only wish it was closer. Their vegetarian cachapas del campo are to die for! Topped with yuca chips it’s the street food of gods no less.

The attendants are kind and efficient, which is becoming something really hard to find in London after Brexit. The place is amazing, you can have a table just by the regent's canal and the decoration is nice, Latin America all over the place. The only caveat is the food, if you're searching for authentic food I'm not sure if it's the place, it seems very adapted to a London/ trendy style - which is not a problem and probably makes more success in a place like this. It's worth going there

Delicious Latin eats on Regents Canal

Really enjoyed the food. Definitely will be back.

Happy to see venezuelan cuisine getting popular. The location by the river is super nice. Very special dishes and nice sides and drinks as well

Food was amazing! Staff was friendly and atmosphere was nice.

Loved this place... unbelievable value with the tasting menu... highly recommended

Not as good as the Bethnal Green one. The staff aren't as friendly, the food wasn't as flavourful. The staff didn't have anyone that spoke Spanish, no plain lemonade as a mixer or shandy. Not bad but I'd rather go back to the Bethnal Green branch.

Nice small canal side restaurant. We had arepa and cocktail and both satisfying. However, ambience is more of a lunch place rather than dinner.

Great food decently priced, amazing desserts and coffee. Service is good but a bit slow, and the music is nice but quite loud. Will visit again next time I’m in the area.

Amazing place. The view on the canal is so relaxing and the food is original and delicious. It is definetly the top 3 best pancakes I ever had in my life. The Bloody Mary was fresh and spicy, and the sun coming by the window made the moment in this place speechless. Thank you so much !

The food was truly fantastic. Service could be a little more attentive, and it was a bit noisy for my taste, we could barely hear each other across the table. The bathroom also could be nice and cleaner.

A really nice evening. Service was efficient and friendly. The food was great, fairly priced. The cocktails weren't cheap but we're also good. Catering for coeliac is great - waiters were happy to help and shared allergen menu. Will be returning!

- cappuccino £3.60 (+ 0.50 for oat milk) - arepa pernil £9.95 - dirty yuca £13.75 first time trying venezulan food and it was a hit!! the location of this branch in particular was sooo lovely as we got a seat by the window facing the canal so that def added to the experience🥹 now onto the FOOD🍽️ the arepa itself was quite small but generously packed with flavourful pork, salsa and guac so it was overall filling. it came with a sauce of your choice and the staff recommended the garlic mayo which was nice but id get a spicy one next time for a bit of kick. the yuca fries were also a good portion but could’ve done with more meat bc it was 80% fries but at the same time we LOVED the fries so not a major complaint 😅 some fresh salsa or guac would’ve helped balance out the dish too bc it did get heavy and greasy towards the end but overall we loved both these dishes and def want to try more venezuelan food (and latin american food in general)! 😋