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SY Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(3,991)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.Nella Kitchen and Bar
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(1,175)Opened in August 2020, Nella Kitchen & Bar offers fresh, modern California cuisine and focuses on 'Roman Pinsas'.
Meals are served on the front porch overlooking Grand Ave where guests are warmly welcomed, or in the cozy Dining Room which also has a private Wine Room that can host family seating and private parties.
Cocktails are focused on classics and served in the Lounge with a lot of bar seating.
As much as we love pets, we only allow service animals at Nella, thank you for understanding.
See what locals rave about in Santa Ynez Valley
- KKristenCalifornia Central Coast •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing food and amazing staff. We love coming here.More infoBrothers Restaurant at Red BarnPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Ynez Valley•5
- JJoanPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWhat an incredible dining experience! Everything was so wonderful we returned for a second night after dining at SY the night before. The T-bone sliders were so delicious! As was everything we enjoyed. REALLY special place.❤️More infoSY KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.8
- CcynthiaVIPLos Angeles •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a great meal in the beautiful garden! The service was exceptionally professional! The food and drinks were top notch! We drove 2 hours to spend the day in Los Olivos and this restaurant was worth the drive! Great for a special occasion too!!More infoMattei's TavernPrice: Very Expensive• American• Los Olivos•4.7
- MMichelleVIPCalifornia Central Coast •4 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoOptions across the board for everyone. Light and cozy atmosphere, very nice seating options.More infoBar Le CôtePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Los Olivos•4.9
- MmarlaVIPDenver / Colorado •128 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 3, 2025Our dinner last night at Nella was truthfully one if the best, most memorable meals I have ever had. Everything we ate was perfection. We started with the date salad to share. Fresh and flavorable,easy to share. The dates were a perfect addition. We shared one of the pizzas and oh gosh. AMAZING. I have never had a pizza with this kind of crisp outstanding crust. The kind of crust no one would leave behind. Hands down the best pizza I've ever had. We also shared the bolognese which again, was one of the best I've ever had. Our service was impeccable-attentive without hovering, and with a sense of humor. I truly would go back again tonight if we didn't have another reservation. Nella is a must to reserve when you're wine tasting in Los Olivos. You'll be missing out if you don't have dinner here.More infoNella Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Ynez Valley•4.7
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Discover Santa Ynez Valley
Just up the coast from Los Angeles, nestled in Santa Barbara County along the Los Padres National Forest, is the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Many of the best produce farms in Southern California grow here, as well as some very accomplished vineyards. The Valley is also just inland from the Pacific Ocean, so there is always a constant influx of high-quality seafood. This leads to some of the best fusion and nouveau-American cuisine, including a variety of innovative and eclectic establishments. Their flair for California style mixed with fresh, high-quality ingredients sets the tone for many of the local restaurants, though you can still find plenty of high-quality traditional places, like steakhouses and great sushi.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Santa Ynez Valley include SY Kitchen, Willows at Chumash Casino and Nella Kitchen and Bar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Santa Ynez Valley are Willows at Chumash Casino, Nella Kitchen and Bar and Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn
Bottomless brunch in Santa Ynez Valley is available at SY Kitchen, Willows at Chumash Casino and Nella Kitchen and Bar
The most romantic restaurant in Santa Ynez Valley is SY Kitchen
Restaurants in Santa Ynez Valley with a great view include SY Kitchen, Willows at Chumash Casino and Ellie's Tap & Vine
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