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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9
4.9
3869 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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.

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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 3,869 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 "fantastic food and service." Guests love the "wonderful ambiance" and "accommodating staff," making it a must-visit spot in Santa Ynez Valley. The "mushroom pappardelle" and "truffle sliders" are crowd favorites. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant consistently delivers "outstanding" meals.

3,869 Reviews

  1. James

    Central Coast

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, excellent specials, friendly service. Highly recommended.

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  2. SLOnurse14

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch yesterday at S.Y. Kitchen!! George waited on us and he was very engaging and knowledgeable about the menu. The minestrone soup was delicious and the Parmesan crisp added that salty bite it needed…wish the crisp would’ve been alittle bigger though! Loved the cauliflower dish! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the burrata and green sauce were a lovely addition!! I had the mushroom and pasta dish…out of this world!! So rich and warming…with loads of mushrooms…so pleased! Even a guest getting seated commented on how good it looked!! My husband had the Niçoise salad and it was excellent and full of ingredients…no skimping here!! Very flavorful!! For dessert, we had the chocolate gelato with brûlée bananas…it was decadent yet light and finished off the meal perfectly!! The only miss was the bread…we’re fans of Bob’s but this bread was so thin and kinda of tough…I’ve had much better bread from there. Also we got the salami and olive pizza to go and it was delicious but there was plenty of salami but only one piece of olive per slice! Would’ve loved to see a lot more olive on there!! Despite those missteps, we left happy and full!! We’ll be back!!

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  3. Kathleen

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a beautiful night I wish I'd sat outside ~ I found the noise level inside disturbingly loud. We had a small table for two Only one seat was good looking out. I got to look at a door and couldn't hear my friend. Pizza delicious, beet salad fantastic, but I could hardly wait to get out of there.

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  4. Ken

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SY Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley. Excellent wait staff and the food outstanding. Sitting outside at the big comfy tables is a must.

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  5. Ali

    VIP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good, nothing outstanding. Server assistant was great, very attentive and cared about our overall experience.

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  6. Arna

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the food and vibe here! Service is fantastic too!

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  7. ira

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best cuisine & professional passionate service in the Santa Ynez valley. We always return when we vacation here

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  8. Alice

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic as always. SY never disappoints. Great food and service!

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  9. ryan

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service great ambiance nothing less than great. All at an affordable price!

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  10. Brittany

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SY Kitchen exceeded all expectations. Truly one of the best meals we’ve had in years and we travel all over trying new restaurants around the world. We live in LA and would visit Solvang just to eat here again!

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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 3869 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
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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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