This year, celebrate by the sea.

The Festive Season

Christmas and New Year at Hilton Chania

The year’s most beautiful evenings, at the restaurants of Hilton Chania. Each reservation is confirmed by the venue’s team.

Two glasses of champagne on a festive table

Festive Tables

The Great Days of the Season

  • Thursday 24 December, 21:00–00:00 · Poème de La Canée

    Christmas Eve at Poème

    The Christmas Degustation Menu at Poème de La Canée on Christmas Eve.

    €95 per person

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    • Brioche Bread & Smoked ButterFluffy handmade brioche with smoked butter and Maldon sea salt flakes.
    • Amuse-Bouche: Panettone TartletCrisp panettone base with aged graviera cheese cream, chilli & citrus gel.
    • Chestnut VeloutéWith crispy guanciale crumble, Parmesan foam & fresh black truffle.
    • Sea Bream CarpaccioWith dashi, chive oil, pickled carrots & pickled onions.
    • Duck BreastWith carrot purée, escarole & a plum and Port wine jus.
    • “Christmas Tree” Black ForestValrhona chocolate mousse, wild cherries & Chantilly cream with Kirsch.

    For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.

  • Friday 25 December, 13:00–16:30 · Poème de La Canée

    Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Poème

    Christmas Day lunch at Poème de La Canée: seafood on ice, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and the desserts of the season.

    €55 per person

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    Soups & Bread Station

    • Pumpkin VeloutéWith roasted chestnuts and a drizzle of truffle oil.
    • Bread StationA selection of fresh French baguettes, sourdough breads, festive brioche and seeded breadsticks.

    Seafood on Ice

    • Fresh OystersServed on crushed ice with fresh citrus, Bloody Mary dressing and mignonette sauce.
    • Salmon GravlaxThinly sliced salmon cured with gin and dill, served with honey-mustard sauce.

    Salads & Cold Appetisers

    • Festive Waldorf SaladWith crisp green apples, mixed salad leaves, celery, walnuts and a light mayonnaise dressing.
    • Beetroot Carpaccio & MozzarellaWith confit cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, rocket leaves and basil pesto.
    • The Premium PlatterSmoked salmon with capers and citrus dressing, accompanied by a fine selection of international cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Roquefort and smoked Scamorza), cured meats (Prosciutto di Parma and Salami Milano), dried fruit and nuts.

    Hot Appetisers

    • Quiche Lorraine de LuxeThe classic French tart with smoked bacon, cream and grated graviera cheese.
    • Mini Beef Wellington PocketsCrisp individual puff pastry parcels filled with beef fillet and mushroom duxelles.
    • Mini Cheese CroquettesServed with chutney.

    Main Courses

    • Traditional Roasted TurkeySlow-roasted with a rich, classic chestnut and pine nut stuffing, aromatic cranberry sauce and gravy.
    • Beef FilletWith a French-style aged Port wine reduction and wild mushroom ragout.
    • Fish FilletSea bass fillet with a creamy white wine sauce and citrus.
    • Honey-Glazed HamPork roasted with honey, cloves and Dijon mustard.

    Side Dishes

    • Smoky Garlic Mashed PotatoesVelvety mashed potatoes with smoked butter and garlic.
    • Roasted VegetablesHoney-caramelised carrots, Brussels sprouts with roasted walnuts and sweet potatoes.
    • Gratin DauphinoiseClassic oven-baked potato gratin with cream and cheese.

    Desserts

    • Bûche de NoëlThe traditional French Christmas Yule log with a rich Valrhona chocolate cream.
    • Traditional DessertsPanettone with chestnut cream, traditional Christmas pudding, melomakarona, kourabiedes, diples, mini baklava, kataifi and saragli.
    • Fresh Seasonal Fruit

    For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.

  • Thursday 31 December, 21:30–00:30 · Poème de La Canée

    New Year's Eve at Poème

    The last evening of the year at Poème de La Canée, into the first minutes of the new one.

    The menu will be announced shortly.

The dining room of Poème de La Canée

Poème de La Canée

All December at Poème

Alongside the à la carte menu, a December degustation menu with an optional wine pairing, and a Lenten menu.

  • December Degustation Menu

    €70 per person

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    Degustation Menu 4 Courses

    • Pumpkin & sagePumpkin velouté, sage, hazelnut and aromatic olive oil.
    • Chèvre & berry saladRadicchio, endive, escarole, berries, walnuts, chèvre cheese and dried fruit.
    • Sea bass & kakaviaSea bass fillet, leafy greens and traditional fish soup.
    • Mont BlancWhite chocolate namelaka with chestnut cream and raspberry gel.

    Wine Pairing

    €35 per person (optional)

    • Aspros Lagos — Douloufakis WineryVidiano aged in oak barrels · Pumpkin & sage
    • Thema — Domaine PavlidisAssyrtiko & Sauvignon Blanc · Salad with chèvre & berries
    • Diamantopetra — Diamantakis EstateVidiano & Assyrtiko · Sea bass & kakavia
    • Samos Vin Doux — UWC SamosSweet Muscat · Mont Blanc

    For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.

  • Lenten Menu

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    • Pumpkin & sage €19Pumpkin velouté with sage, hazelnut and aromatic olive oil.
    • Wild mushrooms €21Mushroom risotto with dried mushroom stock, thyme foam, charred leek and fresh truffle.
    • Beetroot tartare €16Salt-baked beetroot, green apple, capers, walnut cream and citrus vinaigrette.
    • Flame-roasted cauliflower €16Charcoal-roasted cauliflower, bergamot tahini, almonds, raisins and herb oil.
    • Chocolate & mandarin €16Dark chocolate mousse with mandarin sorbet, crunchy hazelnut and olive oil.

    For allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know before arrival or speak to the restaurant team, so that we can tell you about the available options.

The rooftop of Céleste above the sea

Brunch

The Art of the Weekend Brunch

  • Every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–14:00, from 5 December until 28 March · Céleste

    Asian Brunch at Céleste

    Every Saturday and Sunday from early December to March, an Asian brunch on the rooftop at Céleste.

    The menu will be announced shortly.

  • Every Sunday, 13:00–17:30, from 6 December until 27 December · Poème de La Canée

    Sunday Themed Brunch at Poème

    Every Sunday in December, a themed brunch on the ground floor of Poème de La Canée.

    The themes and the menu will be announced shortly.

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