Tamam
Ταμάμ
A well-known restaurant in the old town, converted from an Ottoman-era Turkish bath, serving Cretan home cooking with Middle Eastern spices.
Located at 49 Zambeliou Street in the old town, in a building converted from an Ottoman-era Turkish bath. In summer, guests can also sit at outdoor tables in the lane. The menu blends Cretan and Middle Eastern flavours and changes with the seasons. Frequently mentioned dishes include meatballs in cheese sauce, stuffed sardines, imam bayildi and white gigantes beans, and the vegetarian options are well reviewed. Dinner fills up in high season, so book several days ahead. The average spend is about EUR 25 per person, and it is a few minutes' walk from the Venetian Harbour.
Opening hours
Most sources list daily 12:00-24:00; some note peak-season hours, so please confirm in winter
Nearby sights
- Firkas Fortress & Maritime Museum of Crete
- Chania Old Venetian Harbour
- Lighthouse of Chania
- Municipal Market of Chania
- Archaeological Museum of Chania
- Venizelos Graves
- Stavros Beach
- Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete