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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9
4.9
3832 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,832 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 Ambiance

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Best Value

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Healthy

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood 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.

3,832 Reviews

  1. Margy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Anneliese

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. CHRISTY

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Norbert

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining at S Y kitchen was exceptional. We’ll be back! Great experience overall from the welcoming hostess, beautiful atmosphere, friendly and expert service, yummy drinks, and delicious food. 😊

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  6. Marc

    VIP

    Tucson

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dining experience. Super food and super service. Highly recommend. First time we have truly enjoyed an Italian meal since we left Tuscany.

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  7. Kathy

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returning after many years, SY is as good as we remembered. Excellent food and service, we will not wait as long to revisit.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambiance. Always enjoy this fine establishment

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  9. Bart

    Los Angeles

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted promptly. The server was fantastic. Food was good and cocktails top notch. Thank you

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  10. Marisela

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional ambience. Friendly service. Food was great!

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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 3832 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 reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SY Kitchen

1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sagunto St
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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