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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9
4.9
3838 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 69 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
RESERVATIONS



Reservations for parties of 5 or more please call restaurant directly.

S. Y. Kitchen requests a credit card to hold a reservation of 6 or more. You may cancel by calling the restaurant by 5 PM two days prior to the reservation. After that cancellation is subject to our policy and fees may be incurred. All credit card information will be processed securely.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (805) 691-9794
  • Website
    http://www.sykitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Crestanelli
  • Catering
    S.Y. Kitchen is currently not offering off-site custom catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, contact Heather at events@sykitchen.com for information and menu planning.
  • Location
    1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
  • Area
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Cross Street
    Sagunto St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Overall

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Food

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Service

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Romantic

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Lively

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SY Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently delicious" food and "impeccable" service. This cozy yet vibrant Italian gem is perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. Highlights include the truffle pizza, mushroom pappardelle, and creative cocktails. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a must-visit in Santa Ynez.

3,838 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem in this cute little town. Excellent service, delicious, fresh, elevated Italian food. The mushroom pappardelle is exceptional. You can't go wrong here.

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  2. sloane

    VIP

    Puerto Vallarta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. An absolute favorite restaurant- never disappoints

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service! So nice and helpful as this was our first visit. All of her recommendations were spot on. The artichoke didn’t stand a chance as our kids caught on the ended up devouring it. Our group had a pizza, pomegranate salad special, their pasta special with shaved truffles, and the sliders. Their craft cocktails are well done and her recommendation for an Italian white was money. No room for dessert. Must try if you’re passing through.

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  4. Miriam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the server to the food and ambience, our experience was fantastic. That is why we always reserve a table at SY Kitchen when we visit Los Olivos. Thanks for making it another great experience!

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  5. Julia

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had an excellent experience! From the Ambiance, our amazing server to the delicious cocktails and the exquisite food! It was beyond our expectations! We’ll be back!

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  6. Margy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food and drink were outstanding. Although it was busy, the service was exceptional!

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  7. Deep

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Our server Matthew was awesome!

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  8. Anneliese

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and yummy food! The panna cotta was especially amazing, highly recommend!

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  9. CHRISTY

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service at SY Kitchen were fantastic. Upon leaving we texted friends to recommend it. The only downside for us was the noise level.

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  10. Norbert

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I had lunch on Sunday and I ordered "QUADRETTI IN BRODO 26 Postage stamp cacio e pepe ravioli, asparagus, porcini, chicken consommé", which came lukewarm, and poorly seasoned. The six very small pieces of asparagus pieces in the liquid, was odd, and since I could not taste this in the small ravioli, I was perplexed. The portion was quite small, particularly for this price. We have dined here before and liked it. That said, it is unlikely that we will return.

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FAQs

SY Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 691-9794.

SY Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 3838 OpenTable diners.

SY Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 69 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SY Kitchen

1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sagunto St
  • Area
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luca Crestanelli
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sykitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 691-9794
  • Catering
    S.Y. Kitchen is currently not offering off-site custom catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, contact Heather at events@sykitchen.com for information and menu planning.

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