Poème de La Canée | Signature Restaurant & Bar

Poème de La Canée at Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa is a two-level signature restaurant and bar with Mediterranean views, café-style outdoor seating, DJ-led evenings, crafted cocktails, great wines, and seasonal Mediterranean cuisine from breakfast to late night.
 
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Set across two distinctive levels at Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, Poème de La Canée is a vibrant social destination with sweeping views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Ideally positioned on the promenade leading toward Chania Old Town, with easy access from the main road, it welcomes both hotel guests and the local community from morning until late night.

On the lobby level, an iconic bar sets the rhythm of the day. Visible from the road and alive with energy, it serves inspired food and beverage creations, refined bar bites, and a shareable menu designed for effortless moments with family and friends. From morning through afternoon, guests can settle into outdoor seating in café trottoir style, enjoying natural light, sea breezes, and the easy pace of Chania.

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Poeme Logo

As evening falls, the atmosphere becomes more animated. Guests gather around the bar or sink into comfortable lounge seating while a DJ shapes the mood with carefully curated music, paired perfectly with great drinks and satisfying dishes.

Upstairs, the first-floor restaurant offers a more elevated dining experience with panoramic Mediterranean views. Breakfast is served in elegant guéridon style, bringing a refined, interactive touch to the start of the day. Lunch and dinner follow a relaxed yet sophisticated table service concept, showcasing Mediterranean cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients and the region’s rich gastronomic heritage. The restaurant also accommodates guests with meal plans, ensuring consistency and quality across every service.

With beautiful views, an inviting ambiance, great wines, and crafted cocktails, Poème de La Canée is an ideal place to socialize, meet friends and family, or host private functions, an address set to become a true point of reference in Chania, connecting the hotel seamlessly with the city’s vibrant lifestyle.

 

Breakfast à la carte

Daily 07:15 - 11:00 (last order at 11:00)


Bakery & Morning Rituals
Kalimera Basket (V)

Rye & sourdough bread, mini croissants, chocolate croissants, raisin rolls, cakes, cretan honey, jams, fresh butter

Granola & Milk (V)

Homemade granola, oats. Choose your milk: Soya / Almond / Cow

Fruit Platter (VE, GF, LF)

Seasonal & exotic fruits

Avocado on Toast (V)

Rye bread, mashed avocado, poached eggs, cherry tomatoes

Larder Platter (GF)

Selection of cheese & cold cuts

Roasted Veggies (VG)

Toast

Classic Ham & Cheese Toast on artisanal bread

Almond Chia Pudding (VE, GF, LF)

Almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla, fresh mango, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes

Close: Bakery & Morning Rituals
Salads
Green (VE, GF, LF)

Baby lettuce, avocado, buckwheat, green olives, olive oil lemon sauce

Greek (V, GF)

Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, onion, oregano, extra virgin olive oil

Energy Bowl (LF, GF)

Jasmine rice, smoked salmon, avocado, grilled corn, boiled eggs, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hoisin sauce

Modern Cretan Dakos (VE, LF)

Carob rusk (charoupi), grated tomato, tofu, sea salt, capers, kritamos, Cretan oregano, extra virgin olive oil

Close: Salads
Greek Yoghurt
classic / lactose free / 2% low fat
Poeme Granola (V, GF)

Greek yoghurt energy bowl, nuts, berries, cretan honey, bitter chocolate

Traditional (V, GF)

Cretan honey, roasted walnuts, cinnamon

Grandma's (V, GF)

Sour cherry spoon sweet, lime

Yoghurt & Fruits (V, GF)

Seasonal and exotic fruits

Close: Greek Yoghurt
Eggs
Eggs 7'

Bread sticks, 7' soft boiled egg

Sunny Side Up (V)

Rye bread, butter

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs, brioche, ham, hollandaise sauce

Salmon Royal

Poached eggs, brioche, hollandaise sauce, smoked salmon

Close: Eggs
Omelettes
Healthy Omelette (GF, LF)

Egg white, spinach, mushroom, turkey fouantre

Cretan Omelette (V, GF)

Cretan wild green, potatoes, graviera cheese

Sfougato Chania Style (V)

Traditional open-faced omelette with local zucchini, fresh mint, anthotyros cheese, cherry tomatoes

Scrambled Bacon

Scrambled eggs, feta cheese, caramelized onions

Kayanas Scrambled Eggs (V)

Tomatoes, feta cheese, oregano

Close: Omelettes
Pancakes or Waffle
Choco & Berries (V)

Homemade gianduja spread, berries, cocoa crumble

Cretan Banana & Maple (V)

Cretan honey, cretan banana, blueberries, sesame

Close: Pancakes or Waffle
For Our Little Friends
Mini Pancakes

With Cretan honey or chocolate

Close: For Our Little Friends
Sweets
Tsoureki French Toast (V)

Tsoureki bread, lemon cream, tsalafouti cheese, pistachio, thyme honey

Porridge

Oats, milk, cinnamon, walnuts, cretan banana, blueberries, honey

Rice Pudding (GF, V)

Rice, milk, vanilla bean, lemon zest, cinnamon

Close: Sweets
Beverages
Coffee

Filter coffee, espresso,fredo espresso, cappuccino,fredo cappuccino, latte, matcha latte,

Orange Juice

Lemon Juice With Ginger

Chocolate

Hot / cold

Tea varieties

Black, mint, Chamomile, green,

Herba; Tea

cretan mountain tea, matcha tea

Kir Royale

Champagne with a touch of Crème de Cassis

Belini

Prosecco paired with juicy peach nectar

Mimosa

Prosecco and fresh orange juice

Breakfast Sangria

Prosecco combined with fresh peach, mandarin & macadamia nut

Close: Beverages

Premium Breakfast: € 60 per person
included in the room rate, if you are a staying guest in Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa.

Brunch & Lunch à la carte

Daily 11:00 - 16:00


The Bio Eggs
Bio Eggs with Staka

Fried eggs, Cretan staka, sourdough bread, smoked paprika

19.00
Cretan Avocado Toast (V)

Rye bread, mashed avocado, poached eggs, confit cherry tomatoes

12.00
Eggs Benedict

Fried eggs, toasted brioche, prosciutto cotto, hollandaise sauce, chives

17.00
Poached Eggs

Poached eggs, koulouri, smoked salmon, cream cheese, chives

18.00
Kayianas Scrambled Eggs (V)

Fresh tomato, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil

14.00
Scrambled Apaki

Lobster bread, apaki, caramelized onions, anthotyro cheese

17.00
Healthy Omelette (GF, LF)

Egg white, spinach, mushroom, turkey fouantre

14.00
Close: The Bio Eggs
Salads
Greek Bowl (V, GF)

Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carob rusks, marinated olives, feta, extra virgin olive oil

12.00
Salmon Poke Bowl (GF, DF)

Marinated salmon, basmati rice, avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, soy-sesame sauce, sesame seeds

19.00
Quinoa & Mango (VG, GF)

White & red quinoa, fresh mango, avocado, spring onion, lime-ginger dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds

14.00
Chicken Caesar

Grilled chicken breast, baby gem lettuce, handmade croutons, parmesan flakes, Caesar dressing

17.00
Close: Salads
Pinsa & Pasta
Pinsa Margherita (V)

Tomato San Marzano, mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil

18.00
Pinsa Truffle & Mushroom

White base, mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan

19.00
Cretan Amatriciana

Pasta with Cretan pork apaki, tomato sauce, chili, pecorino cheese

17.00
Pesto & Burrata (V)

Mezze Maniche Rigate, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, fresh burrata cheese, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil

19.00
Close: Pinsa & Pasta
Sandwiches & Burger
Club Sandwich

Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, french fries

15.00
Poeme Smashed Burger

Double 100% Black Angus beef patties, brioche bun, double American cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, burger sauce, french fries

22.00
Close: Sandwiches & Burger
Sweet Corner
Poeme Granola (V)

Greek yoghurt, nuts, berries, Cretan honey, dark chocolate shavings

12.00
Chia Pudding Bowl (VG, GF)

Almond milk, chia seeds, agave syrup, fresh blueberries, coconut flakes, walnuts

11.00
Cretan Bougatsa

Homemade pastry phyllo, Cretan myzithra cheese, sugar, cinnamon

11.00
Basque Burnt Cheesecake (V)

The famous caramelized crustless cheesecake with wild berry coulis

12.00
Galaktoboureko Poeme (V)

Traditional semolina custard in crispy phyllo, citrus & cinnamon syrup, vanilla bean ice cream

12.00
Pancakes (V)

Chocolate praline, fresh berries, crushed biscuits

14.00
Fruit Platter (VE, GF, LF)

Seasonal & exotic fruits

12.00
Ice Cream or Sorbet (2 scoops)

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, caramel, sorbet

7.00
Close: Sweet Corner

Dinner à la carte

Daily 18:30 - 22:00


Welcome
Bread, Olive Oil & Olives

Close: Welcome
Pita & Spreads
Tyrokafteri

Barrel-aged feta, roasted Florina pepper, thyme (throubi).

12.00
Hummus

Cretan chickpeas, tahini, cumin, crispy chickpeas.

12.00
Taramas

White fish roe spread, bergamot zest, smoked paprika (Aridaia).

13.00
Close: Pita & Spreads
Raw Starters
Fish of the Day “Carpaccio”

Olive oil, lemon juice, Chania sea fennel (kritamo), chili, fleur de sel

24.00
Ceviche

Fish of the day, “tiger’s milk” from Greek salad broth, basil oil, fresh oregano.

22.00
Close: Raw Starters
Starters
Grilled Octopus

Grilled octopus, baby potatoes, confit cherry tomatoes, smoked vinegar, fresh oregano.

20.00
Spinach Pie

Traditional phyllo, wild greens, barrel-aged feta, myronia & kaukalithres, Cretan yoghurt.

15.00
Beef Balls

Beef balls, tzatziki with black garlic, homemade pickled sea fennel (kritamo), lime.

16.00
Close: Starters
Salads
Greek Salad

Tomato, pepper, cucumber, onion, carob rusk, sea fennel (kritamo), barrel-aged feta.

17.00
Green Salad

Baby gem, wild greens, avocado, green apple, asparagus, fennel oil.

16.00
Cretan “Burrata”

Fresh myzithra, cherry tomatoes, basil, pistachio dressing.

16.00
Close: Salads
Pasta
Cretan Cacio E Pepe

Skioufichta pasta, Chania staka, aged graviera, black pepper.

18.00
Bottarga

Tagliatelle, Messolonghi bottarga, lemon zest, chives.

24.00
Prawn Linguine

Koilada prawn tartare, lime zest, basil oil.

25.00
Close: Pasta
Main Dishes
Grilled Fish

Fish of the day, sautéed seasonal greens, thyme lemon-olive oil dressing.

30.00
Fish of the Day In Josper 100gr

10.00
Slow Cooked Cretan Lamb

Lamb from Crete, olive oil, white wine, crispy potatoes with their skin and fleur de sel.

28.00
Beef Cheeks & Xinohondros

Beef cheeks with Cretan xinóchondros, thick-yoghurt cream, mint oil.

29.00
Chicken Lemon Oregano

Chicken thigh, lemon sauce with wild oregano & potato chips.

21.00
Cretan Rissoto

Pork smoked apaki , leek , butter , Cretan gruyere

22.00
Chaniotiki Revithada

Slow-cooked chickpeas in a clay pot, roasted zucchini, tahini cream, thyme oil and fresh truffle.

21.00
Roasted Cauliflower

Tahini cream, basil chimichurri.

20.00
Close: Main Dishes
Fine Beef Meat
Beef Skirt 250g

34.00
Ribeye 350g

50.00
Beef Fillet 250g

35.00
Close: Fine Beef Meat
Sides
Double cooked cretan fries

9.00
Grilled Vegetables

With Cretan herbs.

9.00
Grilled Mushrooms

With thyme oil.

10.00
Potato Puree

With staka butter.

12.00
Close: Sides
Desserts
Profiterol Pistachio

Crunchy choux, Camillia cream, chocolate sauce, caramelized pistachios, pistachio praline.

12.00
Chocolate Cremeux

Chocolate crémeux, chocolate biscuit, strawberry compote, fegentin.

13.00
Ravani with Mango Cream

Traditional ravani, mango cream, mango compote, coconut flakes, masticha ice cream.

13.00
Ice Cream or Sorbet (2 Scoops)

vanillia, chocolate, strawberry, caramel, sorbet

7.00
Close: Desserts
 

Bar Service: daily 10:00 - 01:00

Wine List

WHITE WINES ROSE WINES RED WINES SPARKLING WINES DESSERT WINES WINES BY THE GLASS

Beverages

Chilled Drinks
Soft Drinks

5.00
Ice Tea 355 ml

Lemon / Mango / Pomegranate

6.00
Fresh Orange Juice

5.00
FRESH LEMON JUICE WITH GINGER & STEVIA

5.00
Ginger Beer 200 ml

6.00
Grapefruit Soda 200 ml

6.00
Cherry Soda 200 ml

6.00
Olive Lemonade 200 ml

6.00
Mineral Water 1lt

4.00
Sparkling Water 700 ml

6.00
Theoni Natural Mineral Water 1L

Pure and refreshing natural mineral water from Greece.

5.00
Theoni Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 1L

Crisp and refreshing sparkling natural mineral water from Greece

7.00
Aqua Carpatica Sparkling Water 330ML

Pure, naturally sparkling mineral water from the Carpathian Mountains

6.00
Xino Nero Greek Sparkling Natural Water 750ml

Greek natural sparkling water, lightly mineral and refreshing

7.00
Close: Chilled Drinks
Coffee & Tea
Espresso

4.00
Double Espresso / Freddo Espresso

5.00
Cappuccino

5.00
Fredo Cappuccino

5.00
Fredo Espresso

5.00
Latte macchiato

5.00
Filter Coffee

4.00
Hot / Cold Chocolate

6.00
Hot Tea

4.00
Cretan Tea

Cretan Mountain Herbal Tea

4.50
Matcha Latte

(vegan) matcha, almond milk

7.00
Close: Coffee & Tea

Beers

Beers
Raise a glass and cheers to good times with our selection of cold, refreshing beers
Estrella Barcelona 330 ml/4.6% Alc

Light-bodied, crisp, with a delicate hop finish

8.00
Estrella Damn Daura Gluten Free 330 ml/5.4% Alc

Bright, smooth lager with toasted grain notes.

10.00
Ikariotissa Greek Ikarian Brewery 330 ml/5.0% Alc

Golden, aromatic, with malt and citrus character.

9.00
Septem Sundays Greek Microbrewery 330 ml/6.5% Alc

Floral and citrus aromas with a balanced bitterness

10.00
Septem Mondays Greek Microbrewery 330 ml/5.0% Alc

Floral and citrus aromas with a balanced bitterness

8.00
White Mountains Pale Ale Lafkas Cretan Microbrewery 330 ml/5.0 Alc

Triple-hopped, citrus-forward with a clean finish

9.00
Mc Farland 330 ml/5.6% Alc

fruity caramel-malt aromas and a smooth, slightly sweet, lightly bitter finish

9.00
Eerdinger 330 ml/5.3% Alc

cloudy Bavarian wheat beer with fruity yeast aromas, a crisp dry taste, and a refreshing, slightly spicy finish

9.00
Chaniotissa Orange Wit Lafkas Cretan Microbrewery 330 ml/5.0% Alc

Fresh orange zest character and a creamy texture

9.00
Ikariotissa Porter Greek Ikarian Brewery 330 ml/5.0% Alc

Roasty balanced porter with coffee and cocoa notes

9.00
Guinness 330 ml/4.2% Alc

A deep black stout with creamy foam, roasted coffee-chocolate aromas, a silky body, and a smooth bittersweet finish

9.00
Peroni 0% vol 330 ml/0.0% Alc

Crisp, refreshing and alcohol-free

9.00
Estrella Inedit 750 ml/4.8% Alc

A refined barley-and-wheat beer with citrus, coriander and liquorice aromas, crafted for food pairing

18.00
Close: Beers

Alcoholic Beverages

Classic Spirits
Whisky

10.00
Cognac

vs

16.00
Metaxa

7*

12.00
Rum

10.00
Tequila

10.00
Mezcal

12.00
Vodka

10.00
Gin

10.00
Juniper spirits

non alcohol

10.00
Aperitifs & Liqueurs

10.00
Vermouths

10.00
Close: Classic Spirits
Premium Spirits
Whisky

12.00
Cognac

vsop

18.00
Metaxa

12*

14.00
Rum

12.00
Tequila

12.00
Vodka

14.00
Gin

14.00
Aperitifs & Liqueurs

12.00
Vermouths

12.00
Close: Premium Spirits

Delicious Cocktails

Spritzes
Summer Madness

An ideal choice that offers you freshness and coolness throughout the day. We combine Italian Aperitivo with Prosecco, pink grapefruit soda and fresh cucumber. Profile: bitter, light, sparkling

12.00
Fresh & Elegant

Aromas of Italian finesse and fresh botanicals like aromatic mint and cucumber coexist in this refreshing Spritz Profile: bitter, herbal, sparkling

12.00
Bubbly Limoncello

Limoncello aromatized with the famous Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi coast in southern Italy, dry sparkling wine, fresh, fresh basil and soda... Profile: aromatic, refreshing, herbal

12.00
Close: Spritzes
Cocktails Signature
The Life Is Beautiful

Vodka Five Lakes, fresh lime juice, strawberries, forest fruits, bitter almonds and spices, make our life more beautiful… Profile: sweet and sour, fruity, refreshing

14.00
Le Jardin

The garden of flavors consists of aromatic Gin MG with Mediterranean herbs and spices, fresh lime, refreshing cucumber, ginger, juicy watermelon and orange aromas Profile: sweet and sour, herbal, spicy

14.00
Oasis Ideal For Cous Cous

Buen Amigo reposado tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, butterscotch, juicy roses, saffron and spices … Profile: sweet and sour, fruity, caramel

14.00
Renaissance

A journey of exotic flavors with Caribbean rums, fresh tropical fruit juices, orange liqueur, refreshing melon and aromatic bitters Profile: sweet and sour, fruity, exotic

14.00
Red Submarine

A cocktail of memories consisting of Chios mastic called Koukoudo, strawberry, selected raspberries, white chocolate, biscuit and Cretan yoghurt Profile: sweet and sour, fruity, creamy

14.00
Macadamia For Ever

A refreshing fruit Martini made with vodka Five Lakes, fresh lime juice, passion fruit and our favorite Macadamia Profile: sweet and sour, fruity, exotic

14.00
Close: Cocktails Signature
Non Alcoholic Cocktails
Spritz Me Free

Our take on a delightful non-alcoholic option for your favorite Spritz… Italian aperitif and non-alcoholic sparkling wine combined with pink grapefruit soda and fresh cucumber

11.00
Be My Hugo

We create the famous Hugo Spritz, otherwise … 0% alcohol elder flower liqueur, sparkling wine free, fresh lime and refreshing mint Profile: refreshing, herbal, sparkling

11.00
Aegean Fizz

Herbs, fruits and spices are combined with non-alcoholic ginger liqueur, jasmine, fresh cucumber and zero-calories tonic … Profile: herbal, spicy, refreshing

11.00
Close: Non Alcoholic Cocktails
 

How to access our premises

The Poème de La Canée | Signature Restaurant & Bar is located within the 5-star Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, at Akti Kanari Street, in Chania.

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Free valet parking service

In case you come by car you can make use of the free valet parking service of Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa. Just leave your car in front of the hotel entrance. Specialized staff will take care of parking your car in a fenced private area nearby. Let us know just before your departure and your car will be waiting for you in front of the hotel entrance.

 

Opening hours

Daily 07:15 - 01:00

Good to know

Our premises are easily accessible for our guests with walking disabilities and a braille menu is provided.

Dress Code: Casual - Casual Elegant.

Pets are not allowed.

Reserve a table

A table reservation in advance is required. Please call us at
+30 2821 821 200

Alternatively, send us a message and we will get back to you.

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