Piperia

In the sleepy mountain village of Pefki, this idyllic taverna is named after the 100-year-old pink pepper tree that shades the main square. Fanis Eikosipentakis dishes up fabulous Cretan specialties such as rabbit stifado and miniature pies filled with freshly foraged greens. He sells his own olive oil, honey, wine, and raki (fiery local grappa – the house special is flavored with pomegranate and lemon). The views across the valley down to the sea are pretty magnificent, too.