Quick answer: Tamam is a long-running restaurant at Zambeliou 49 in Chania's old town, set in a former Turkish bath (hammam). Its menu mixes Greek and Cretan cooking with Asia Minor and Middle Eastern influences, with plenty of vegetarian dishes and over 40 wines.
- Area
- Chania old town
- Address
- Zambeliou 49, Chania
- Cuisine
- Greek with Asia Minor influences
- Price
- Moderate
What to expect
Inside, you eat under the domes of the old bath house; outside, tables line narrow Zambeliou street. The menu has spiced dishes from Asia Minor alongside Cretan ingredients, with vegetarian and seafood options. Many wines are available by the carafe.
Plan your visit
Popular in summer, so book or arrive early. Opening days and seasons change. Check with the restaurant before you go, especially outside July and August.
Getting there
Zambeliou is one of the main lanes of the old town, running parallel to the harbour, a couple of minutes' walk from the waterfront.
Questions before you go
Where is Tamam?
At Zambeliou 49, in Chania's old town.
What was Tamam's building?
A former Turkish bath (hammam).
Does Tamam have vegetarian food?
Yes, plenty of vegetarian dishes.
