Decided to try out this restaurant today with my friend who suggested it. Let me just say right off the bat, that there is NO indoor seating. I'm assuming most people do pick-ups. We didn't realize that when we decided to go. However, they do have 3 or 4 outdoor tables. Right beside the tables are very sturdy extendable umbrellas that they can open to shade you whenever you want. Their food is handmade, fresh and delicious. Got a vegetarian bowl with rice, beans, plantains, lettuce, and avocado slices accompanied by 2 small arepas. The arepas and empanadas seemed to be made from the same dough and it's a good thing because it is extremely mouth-watering - yum! Kudos to the owner. He is the nicest man - friendly, and really cares about his customers. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The food was delicious and authentic. The service was great-so personable and friendly. I went with the veg bowl and a bean & cheese empanada. Yummy!! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Vegetarian bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The wife and I were slow on the uptake when it comes to arepas. We're still newbies; at this point we've tried them from just five or six purveyors here and there. Hell, we're still sussing out the Colombian vs. Venezuelan arepa rivalry. But the arepa pabellon at Arrechissimo (this apparently means "awesome" in Venezuelan Spanish) wins the prize for us so far, and it's not even close. Even if it initially seems expensive at $13.50, it is a near-miraculous little food item, regardless of one's knowledge about arepas generally. It's perfect in its simplicity and greater than the sum of its parts: Wonderful white-corn flatbread style rolls with a great balance of fluffy and crisp, flavorful shredded beef, fried plantains, black beans, and melted mild cheese. Add the spicy cilantro salsa, which is just about perfect in its own right. By the way, despite its compact size, the arepa pabellon is plenty filling. Arrechissimo is just a food stand with maybe four outdoor tables. The setting in quiet Deer Park is pleasant and comfortable enough, when the weather is reasonably nice. Unfortunately for us, Arrechissimo is far enough away that carryout is not a suitable option during those too-many months when Cincinnati weather is not so nice. Owner Javier is about as welcoming and friendly a host as there is in the metro. read more

I had the opportunity to visit them before they closed their blue ash location, but it sounds like they will still do catering etc, which is reassuring because their food is really great, and they just genuinely seemed like kind, passionate people there. read more

My husband & I just tried this place for the first time & it was amazing! The owner was super nice & even came out to chat with us at one point to make sure we were happy with everything & tell us a little about himself & his business. When you arrive there is a walk-up window with four patio tables available for use if you would like to dine outside. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather, so we were nice & comfortable. When we got to the window the owner gave us each a menu to look over. I got a pabellón bowl ($17) made with white rice, tender beef, black beans, delicious sweet plantains, shredded white cheese, & two small plain arepas. This dish lasted me two meals & was fabulous. The beef was well-seasoned & the sweet plantains combined with the savory flavors in the rest of the dish made for delicious meal. My husband had the arepa reina pepiada ($13.50), which was absolutely stuffed with chicken & avocado. It was so creamy & delicious, my husband devoured half of it & saved the rest for later. We shared two pieces of tres leches cake ($7 each) - one with chocolate, one with cinnamon, both equally as delicious. I don't think I could choose a favorite, they were both that good. We waddled away with full, happy bellies & a new Venezuelan restaurant to add to our rotation. Highly recommend! read more

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405. I was really surprised when I stumbled upon this place. It is not easy to find arepas here. If you haven't had an arepa before, try the reina pepiada. It's basically an arepa with chicken, avocado, and cheese. PS. The sauce is bomb. Be sure to add some on your arepa. read more

Fui a esta restaurante la semana pasada. Era un restaurante muy especial y diferente que otros. Primero, la vibra del restaurante era muy auténtico. No tuvo música ruidosa, pero fue el sonido de conversación. ¡La comida era muy bien! Yo pedí el pollo bol, y lo me gustaba mucho. No se parecía manufacturado, que yo aprecio. En total, era un restaurante muy lindo y un poco silencioso, pero también amable y acogedor. ¡Yo iría otra vez! read more

I hosted my sister's bachelorette party this past weekend and I had been looking for a Latin-inspired meal for Friday night. Arrechissimo catered a delicious meal of paella and empanadas for us. They even accommodated a shellfish allergy for one of the guests. The food was incredible, very authentic, and it was a hit! I do believe it is a carry out restaurant with a walk up window, but it is absolutely worth the visit for some delicious and authentic Venezuelan food! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Seafood paella - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I never write reviews. Ever. But this place deserves the positive recognition. The atmosphere of this establishment can only be described as inviting. The owner, Javier, provides great recommendations for anyone new to Venezuelan cuisine. Following his suggestion we ordered: 1 arepa w/chicken and avocado, 1 empanada w/beef and white cheese, and 1 Pabellón Bowl (it's worthy to note that the arepa and empanada are both pretty big portions, all of the food we ordered was split two ways and it was more than enough!) For drinks, we ordered a passion fruit juice (good, and not super sweet) and Chicha (pretty thick and sweet). I honestly loved everything about this place. The food tasted homemade. The drinks were refreshing. The outdoor seating was nice. Even the wait was quick as the food arrived only ten or fifteen minutes after we ordered at the window. If I wasn't just passing through Ohio for the weekend, I'd be a regular here. Seriously, give this place a shot! It's worth it! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Menu as of June 2023 - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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First visit . Take out window with outside seating. It's all about the food. Nice owner too. I ordered the mixed grill bowl with beef, pork and chicken and fried yucca. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Mixed grill bowl - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was going to Blue Ash often for work purposes and was running late one day but still needed to grab a bite to eat. This place popped up on Yelp and I was like "Venezuelan food in Cincinnati?! I got to try it!" I stopped by and was already a fan of the hole in the wall layout with some tables on the side to eat there. It has been a while since I've had Venezuelan food so I had some questions. The man working there was super helpful, it was nice to speak Spanish with someone, too, and we talked about the differences between chicha and Mexican horchata. Anyway, he recommended some things for me and I just said yes. He brought out chicha, which to me was a thicker horchata. It was so refreshing and delicious. The arepa with cheese and plantains was perfect. It was savory and sweet, and the arepa bread was just right. Like crunchy but not hard. So so good!! The chicken bowl may have been too much, truly, cause I almost got a second arepa. However, he brought me a cilantro salsa that was AMAZING! like spicy but delicious and I mixed it in the bowl and made everything better. Highly recommend this place if you're in Blue Ash or if you're looking for some good Venezuelan food cause this place is outstanding!!! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Chicken Bowl and Chicha - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Charming little place, carry out only with four small picnic tables outside. The parking was plentiful but slightly odd, as the parking was all on street, and you had to back into the parking spaces diagonally. The owner was the one who served us, and was very hospitable. He brought sanitizer and napkins out to us while we waited after ordering our food. I ordered the Arepa Reina Pepiada. It was delicious. The chicken was delicious and juicy, and the avocado was creamy. The arepas were crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft and delicious inside. My wife ordered the Pabellon bowl. It was so delicious! The black beans had something mixed in with them that was so delicious... I don't love plantains, but the little sweet bite of plantain in with everything else in her bowl was perfect. We wanted to order Tres Leches for dessert, but when asked between chocolate or cinnamon, we couldn't decide so we got one of each. THAT was the correct decision. They both were amazing. You have got to give Arrechissimo a shot! read more

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Wow! What a precious gem! We were looking for a new restaurant to try & found this on Yelp. It is not close to our office or home but we wanted to try it. Arrechissimo is a walk-up window serving authentic Venezuelan food that has been open since 2012. There is no indoor seating, but there are a few tables to sit at outside. Oh my, the food was delicious! We asked the gentleman taking our order what he would recommend since this was our first time there. Come to fine out he is the owner, Javier, and everything he suggested we ordered! We ordered 1 Chica (rice milk) $4.00 & 2 Fresh squeezed Papaya Juices $3.00 each. They were so yummy! Beef Pastelitos (baked pastry filled with beef) $4.50, Chicken Pastelitos (baked pastry filled with chicken) $4.50, Fried Yucca (Venezuelan Style Fries) with Cilantro Sauce & Sweet Peppers $4.50, Cheese & Chicken Empanada Mix (stuffed bread filled with cheese & chicken) $6.50, Tostones (twice fried plantains) with Sauce & Cheese $4.50, Venezuelan Typical Plate: shredded beef, beans, rice, plantains $12.00, Reina Pepiada Chicken & Avocado $9.00, & for dessert: Tres Lechee $4.50, Venezuelan Custard $4.00. Everything was served fresh, hot, with a smile! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place! It would be stars if there were indoor seating. read more

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LOVED this restaurant!! My party ordered a chicken bowl, arepa, plantains and empanada, with cilantro sauce (the spicy is not too spicy). Everything was absolutely delicious! Very friendly service and timely served considering it was all cooked to order. Carry out only, but peeking inside it looked very clean. Outside there are four nice tables for dining. We will definitely return! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Current menu (5/10/24) - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food. Very authentic. No inside seating, you must get it to go. The only downfall is the hours aren't consistent.

The food here is absolutely amazing and a place I will be planning to visit often! The service was excellent and the staff was super friendly. read more

I found this gem on yelp as I do most of my new places, and I have to say wow I really like this place. I just wish they had a place to sit and enjoy. I ordered for about 6 people with some sides and several desserts and the bill came to $83 not bad when you consider I did order: 7 Arepas 3 orders of Plantains with salt and cheese 4 milk cakes 3 Flan (called Quesillo here) I wanted a variety and it was a hit. Let me say this though the best was the Reina Pepiada (Arepas) oh this is so yummy. Just pass up on the basic chicken or beef and get this if you don't mind eating something different it has chicken, plantains, black beans and rice it is the perfect sandwich, but do not eat and drive this would be worse than drinking and driving as the food will be everywhere. The Milk Cake is very good here (I have had better, but the place I know with better is at least a 30 minute drive away). The Flan (Quesillo) is yummy The Plantains - I have never had them like this and they were very good, I will gladly give them a try again. I have had them sweet, salted and just plan fried, but never with salt and cheese. I will be back for more of there yummy food mostly I will be back for the Reina Pepiada... read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Walk up only and a 15 or so minute wait as they fix your food. Can't wait to try it. - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good but now blow your socks off great. Certainly worth it if you're in the area and looking for something different, but I wouldn't drive materially out of your way to stop by. read more

Tried this spot on a whim since it is near home and was NOT disappointed. It's just a little walk up window. I recommend calling ahead with your order since they make it to order. This means everything is fresh, and you may have to wait about 30 minutes and come back. We each really loved our bowls. Very fresh. Highly recommend the cilantro cause that's a little extra cashola. The arepas were the to me. Incredibly delicious and spongy corn with overflowing and flavorful fillings. Definitely going back. read more

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My husband and I were incredibly happy to stumble upon this restaurant while traveling through Cincinnati. The food here is delicious, full of flavor and authentic Venezuelan food. Great quality and excellent service. I recommend the pabellon bowl! Also save room for dessert, the golfeado is great! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Golfeado - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I brought the onion steak on the grill. Tasty fresh and pretty large serving. Kinda like cuban food .I did call in my order and it was ready on time. The owner was very friendly as well. They do have a pick up window so just walk up and get it.I definitely will return. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Menu - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area! I have visited multiple times, despite it being quite the trek for me. You order at the window and there are a few tables outside, but it's best to take your bounty home. The owner is very helpful at aiding you in navigating the menu if it's your first time. I'd recommend the arepas and empanadas! You can ask for the chef's special arepa or empanada which consists of black beans, shredded beef, fried plantains, and cheese--delicious! The spicy green sauce is perfect for dipping! These options are quite filling! I always order two and honestly am full after one. They're super easy to heat up later in the microwave oven! If you are traveling from far away to visit, I would recommend calling ahead. There have been a few times where we made the trip and they were unexpectedly closed. A must try if you are in the area! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Chef Special Arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Awesome food! Good quantities. Taste amazing and the service was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We have picked up from Arrechissimo multiple times and every single time the food has been amazing! The arepas are delicious - even my kids loved them, especially the pabellon! Do not skip on the passion fruit juice. It's always one of my highlights from my trips to Arrechissimo. The owner is wonderful, so friendly, and always willing to give suggestions on what and how much to order depending on group size and food preferences. Will be back again soon for more delicious food! read more

Arrechissimo is a small roadside restaurant on Blue Ash RD. One orders through a window. There is no indoor seating, so this is best on a good day or for takeaway. Javier was very helpful after I told him this was my first time trying Venezuelan food. He suggested that we try the Typical Plate (shredded beef, rice, black beans and fried plantains). I also ordered 3 empanadas (beef, Chicken and cheese) and Cachapa (a corn pancake with cheese). I also got 2 cilantro sauces one spicy and the other mild. The food was delicious. I loved the typical plate and the beef, cheese and chicken enchiladas best. My wife and I could not finish all the food! I definitely recommend Arrechissimo and will return. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Arrechissimo is 100% handmade so be patient. It is not fast food. - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Fantastic food and friendly service. I highly recommend this establishment. The food was interesting and different from the same old routine. The owner was very kind and helpful. Check it out. read more

The best Venezuelan food we have had since leaving Venezuela! Javier will treat you like family!

Price more than doubled from online menu to pick up window. Tried Arrechissimo Restaurant in Cincinnati today. We browsed the menu on both Door Dash and GrubHub (menus were the same), put the order in a cart but decided to pick up so we printed the cart page and took it to the restaurant order window. While ordering was told they don't have Hallaquitas any longer, ok. When the order was ready the total was $50! not $22.75 as expected. only then was told "oh that's the old menu". The spicy cilantro sauce is the winner here... it is delicious, the rest was basic and the cost was brutal. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Pricing was not as advertised on online ordering site - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Probably my first time have Venezuelan style food. It was really good, the green sauce went well with just about everything. My only complaint was that everything was pretty much deep fried. It was good, don't get me wrong. I would come back when in town again. read more

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I came across Arrechissimo on Instagram. Someone I follow posted about them and their food looked good so we decided to give them a try. I'm glad we did. Their food is pretty good. We also enjoy good Venezuelan food! It was quick and easy to order and pick up was easy. I called and placed my order over the phone and picked it up. They are a order,pickup, and go concept. My husband and I ordered food and shared small items. We each ordered an Arrechissimo Bowl, and shared a Chicken & Cheese Arepa and Beef Empanada. The bowls were delicious. The bowls consisted of rice, black beans, plantains, cheese, chicken, and cornmeal balls. All of this together tasted delicious and was flavorful. The Arepa was ok. I've had better. The chicken in the empanada and bowl were the same. The chicken could have been a little more tender but it wasn't bad. It had a decent flavor as well. The breading on the arepa and the empanada was also the same. It was very corn-mealy. We ate it but we have had better empanadas and arepas. The shell didn't seem like a traditional empanada shell. The beef in the empanada was chewy and seemed a little over cooked. It was slightly tough. Overall, the bowls from Arrechissimo are good! I'd come back for those but would pass on the arepa and empanada next time. read more

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it is never opened. I've driven by a couple of times or tried to order online. It is just never opened.

Great authentic Venezuelan food! I love the cachapas and the empanadas. Highly recommended!!!

Very delicious place and very authentic! Owner even came out and talked to us for a bit to make sure everything came out how it was suppose to, he was super friendly! I definitely recommend and will be coming again in the future! read more

Absolutely would recommend this place. The owner are super friendly, everything they make is with love and passion. I really enjoy their Empanadas and their newest dish, The Paella Plate!! The plate is a mega size portion which 6 people can eat it. The wait for all the food is totally worth it. 5/5 for me!!! Go get some Venezuelan food!!!! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Here's what I ordered!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Delicious empanadas, cachapas and Arepas! Definitely the arepas are today's winners followed very closely with the cachapas, the empanadas were just a little doughy but delicious nonetheless. Both the mango and passion fruit juices were incredibly fresh and delicious. Service is the friendliest I've ever experienced, even my little dog was well cared for! read more

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This place is GOOD. My boyfriend and I are in from out of town and were looking for a quick lunch. The food was absolutely delicious and my boyfriend being Brazilian and myself being Puerto Rican, we LOVED the yuca fries and tostones. Done to perfection. But I think that's the case with all of their food. We have 0 complaints about the food or service, and are already planning to go back! Make sure you get the passion fruit juice as well! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Tostones, chicken and cheese arepa, chicken bowl, cilantro sauce, yuca fries, passion fruit juice - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What a find! Almost missed the serving window and drove past it. Authentic tasty Venezuelan food served fresh with kindness. Wish they had a real sit down restaurant. read more

First visit. Less than a mile and a half away for six years and this was our first visit. We work from home in Kenwood and some place just lost their spot in our weekly lunch rotation. I told Javier that I wanted to try his food and he gregariously began walking me through his menu. We ordered: A) the Rice, Shredded Beef, Black Beans and Sweet Plantains entree. Incredible. Flavor, flavor, flavor. I would order that again right now and I'm still full. B) Chicken and Guacamole Arepas with cheese added. The guac chicken is a blend- the first bite we tasted of the whole meal told us this food is for real. The arepa was perfectly cooked. Hand held and wrapped makes this a dangerous impulse buy anytime I am driving down Blue Ash Rd. C) Cachapa (corn pancake with cheese) I'll order this again too, but I've never really had anything similar to compare it to. For me it's a little sweet as a stand alone item, but great shared as a side dish to a more savory main dish. If you're still reading stop now and go get some of this food already. See you again soon Javier. read more

This walk-up has the most incredible Venezuelan food, and for good value. We tried the meat bowl, loaded tostones, cachapa de pollo, arepa de queso, and to top it all off, a slice of tres leches. Service was very quick and the owner was incredibly friendly and kind. The owner even offered to wait on us as we waited in our car and really went above and beyond in general. read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Tres leches for two - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing!! I will keep coming back to this place!! I got the arepa pobellano and loooved it. The portion was filling, the beef had great flavor, and the plantains add a perfect touch of sweetness. I also got the tequenos- they're like cheese sticks but wayyyy better - they had a nice crunch to them. The place is just a little walk up, but the owner is SUPER nice and even walked my food out to my car because it's cold outside. I'll definitely keep going back! read more

Arrechissimo Restaurant - Arepa pobellano - Venezuelan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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