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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9
4.9
3856 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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 3,856 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 "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.

3,856 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    VIP

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent the day in Solvang and picked SY for dinner. We were so impressed. The ambience was cozy and beautiful. The service was great and the food was fabulous! Can’t wait to go back as there were so many dishes we wanted to try. The truffle sliders are a MUST!!

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  2. Jae

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I would consider us regulars to this establishment. SY Kitchen always delivers excellent food and wine and my favorite desert panna cotta it topped off the evening. The owner of the establishment is always welcoming and greets everyone. The wait staff we have had the opportunity to be assisted by have all been amazing. We always recommend SY kitchen to friends, family, and people we meet. We enjoy our experience so much we buy GC for friends and family so they may enjoy SY Kitchen. Thank SY Kitchen for always providing excellent food and customer service!

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  3. Diana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Delish food, good cocktails and wine, excellent service, pretty holiday decorations and fun atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely NYE!

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  4. Frank

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    571 reviews

    2.0

    571 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for lunch on NYE and we were looking forward to dining at SY, however it was a disappointing experience but not from a culinary perspective. The hostess was very sweet and accommodating on our request. The food was also very good. The problem was it took an hour and 20 minutes from the time we arrived to get our entree. It was obvious the waiter forgot to submit our ticket and the restaurant and waiter took zero responsibility for the mistake. No mention of the error just stated “we’re sorry we are busy” blah, blah, blah. I understand errors happen but own it. We will not return when in the area again. Thank you Chef!

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  5. Joel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe, staff, and food were all wonderful! We arrived early and they were able to accommodate us with no fuss. We will be back!

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding as always and Rachel provides top notch and fun service.

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here several times before, always great! However, this time seemed like the food was a little off. I want to say that our server was great! Cocktails were on point! The butternut squash soup seemed more potato than squash, and the gigli pasta seemed a little more Al dente than I think it should have been?. The mushroom pasta was delicious and consistent as always. We always come here when we visit the area, but may take a break after this visit.

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  8. Bruno

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the pappardelle, all we have to say. (The cumber gin martini is amazing as well).

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant!!! The food was so good, and the service was great highly recommend!

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  10. Cori

    VIP

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and the service was excellent! Do not skip the Panna Cotta…it was outstanding!

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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 3856 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 53 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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