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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA
SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA
SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA
SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA
SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9 (3959)
$31 to $50
Italian
1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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 3,959 people are saying

SY Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Good for groups

  • Santa Ynez Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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 delights with its "amazing food and amazing service" in a charming, bustling atmosphere. Known for "exceptional" Italian dishes, the menu features "incredible" specials like truffle sliders and wild mushroom pappardelle. Guests praise the "friendly and expert service," making it a must-visit in Santa Ynez Valley.
3,959 Reviews
  1. Joey

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, staff and area! I would highly recommend.

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  2. Todd VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A perfect restaurant to compliment a nice day in wine Country. Consistently great food and dining experience.

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  3. Angie

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. We visit often and have always had a great experience. The food is consistently good. The mushroom pappardelle is excellent. Look forward to the next time!

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  4. Marlo

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly authentic scratch-made Italian plates. It was just st as packed out as it was when I came five and a half years ago, so make a reservation! Consistenly magnificent! A must when visiting the SYV!!!

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  5. Kay VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! Have an outstanding dinner. Haven’t been here in 5 years so was curious if it still holds up and it exceeded our expectations. Adam the Somm nailed the wine pairing. We wanted local wines with our meal and it was perfection!

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  6. Brooke

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great as always but was extremely disappointed to find the kale salad was off the menu.

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  7. Mary

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was 10 out of 10! I had burrata and roasted cauliflower for a starter and the special which was spinach pappardelle with porcini mushrooms and shaved truffles. My husband had the wagyu meatballs to start and the Gigli al Ropeton as an entree. Everything was delicious! Our waiter Ernesto was wonderful! Very pleasant, professional and was well versed on the menu items, ingredients, etc. There was very little wait time. Overall fantastic dining experience. We would definitely come back!

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  8. Erin

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service! Can’t wait to try it again.

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  9. Frank

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to SY Kitchen before and based on that experience we decided to go back for my birthday. And we are glad we did. Like before we started off with two Smoked Old Fashioned's. They are our favorite Old Fashioneds. Then we continued on like last time with the Wagyu Meatballs and Toasted Bob's Well Bread. Simply delicious. My wife opted for the same pasta she had before, the Giglia Al Ropeton, and I ordered the special of the night, the Bone-In Filet. They both were simply amazing, and filling. So much so that we didn't have room for a birthday dessert. Regardless, we completely enjoyed the dinner and we'll definitely be going back.

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  10. Jim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been serveral times and the food and service is always fantastic.

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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 3959 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.

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Booked 45 times today
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1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sagunto St
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ynez Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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