The hip and comfortable Safran, housed a a beautiful neoclassical stone building can be found along the quieter part of the magnificent old port of Chania. The first floor restaurant is chic and sophisticated with warm colors that imbue an innate coziness. This winter, Safran pays tribute at the temple of Mediterranean gastronomy. The menu was carefully composed by Chef-Journalist Ilias Skoulas. Try the Beef Bourgignon, the risotto with squid ink and red caviar or the delicious chocolate mousse with wine and rosemary. Taste the wine mezedes from aound the Mediterranean ports like the Arancini of Palermo. An extensive, award-winning wine list indulges oenophiles. The Bar on the ground floor serves cool cocktails and trendy finger food and is favored by a lively, stylish crowd. The atmosphere is particularly vibrant with a local DJ mixing the sounds. The Restaurant is open Thu-Sat, 19:00-01:00. Bar daily 21:00-04:00.