Corkscrew Cafe

This place got plucked from the Tuscan countryside and dropped into Carmel Valley. Absolutely adorable inside and out. Enjoyed a lovely brunch with coworkers yesterday, the service was great and they accommodated our large group very graciously. Tried every single specialty pizza on the menu and they were all quite tasty, the one pictured is the Meyer Lemon. Don't miss this whimsical wisteria wonderland, it's truly lovely and one of a kind.

The Corkscrew is one of the places you have to go to when you visit Carmel. The pizzas are pretty unique, especially the Meyer Lemon one which is my personal favorite. Plus, their salads are incredible. I have tried almost everything on the menu, and their pear arugula salad with the meyer lemon pizza are my favorites. The goat cheese platter is also extremely delicious, along with all of their pizzas, and their burrata and grapefruit/beet salad. Highly recommend, and the vibe is very nice and outdoorsy as well. Plus, it is a good place for dogs!

Ordered the lemon zest pizza. All the pizzas are 8 slices each, 1 pizza is perfect for 3-4 people. The pizza was tasty and the ingredients were fresh. We just stopped in for a quick bite. It was delicious and I would repeat.

Went here while on vacation. We all got either a pizza or entree and one salad to share. The pizza was enough to fill up most people (unless you're like me and eat a lot). The heirloom tomato salad was not what we expected. It was amazing roasted tomatoes with cheese and bread. We expected more of a traditional salad, but were surprised in the best way. Out of everything we ate in Carmel this was my favorite place and the tomato salad was seriously good (if you're into tomatoes).

Such a gem in the heart of Carmel Valley! An eclectic atmosphere of international flags, old fashioned corkscrew display cabinets, and ivy that grows through the ceiling houses a wonderful spot for lunch. The beef barley soup was perfect on a rainy day. The pear salad was a heavenly mix of sweet pear and honey, savory gorgonzola and blue cheese, and spicy arugula greens. And of course, the Meyer lemon pizza (yes, that's right) was unlike any pizza I've had in my life! Prosciutto, Parmesan, and peppery greens covered hidden gems of paper thin sliced lemon, rinds and all. Such an amazing combination, and an absolute can't-miss spot.

Amazing pizza!!! So delicious~~~~~ Great dining experience

Good food and service. It was very cold inside when we went. The service was slow but friendly, they may have been lightly staffed. If you haven't yet, try the lemon pizza. Might sound like an odd combination, but the flavor is outstanding.

Eh, this place was ok. Wanted to like it more than I did. The food was so/so, we got the burrata salad and the pizza special with chorizo. Our waiter had totally forgotten about the salad and then also forgot to bring us water we had asked for. Not a huge deal and he wasn't rude or anything, but definitely made the experience more blah. Cute enough environment in a cute town, but would probably recommend a friend try another spot

Delicious fresh prepared food with quality ingredients. The mushroom pizza was yummy beyond expectations. Excellent prompt service to boot. All of this in a quaint courtyard garden setting. Very romantic! It's sure to impress. A+ experience.

Ordered the fish tacos and Trout. Both entrees cooked perfectly. Dined on the outside patio. Service was friendly and quick