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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.9
4.9
3797 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • 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 3,797 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 is a culinary gem celebrated for its "authentic and delicious" Italian-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "superb service" and "beautiful, relaxed ambiance." Highlights include the "extraordinary beet salad" and "mushroom pasta." It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors, consistently delivering "a memorable dining experience."

3,797 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was great, but once we had our food they stopped refilling our waters and it took a long time for them to bring us our second round of cocktails.

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  2. Stacey

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always phenomenal. Food, service, vibes are perfection. Will never not visit SY Kitchen when staying with my parents in the valley!

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  3. SydneM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything and everyone top notch! Food drinks amazing. Shout out to sommelier who went out of her way to get our Chardonnay cold by putting salt in ice bucket. Loved cucumber martinis and chocolate gelato with carmelized bananas.

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  4. MargaretZ

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is ALWAYS wonderful. Lunch and dinner never fail to impress. Delightful on all levels!

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  5. Raven

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Food was amazing. Michael is the best server.

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  6. Greg

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I always come to SY Kitchen when we are in the area! The food is over the top! The chef’s are amazing! The wait staff is very friendly and professional! Highly recommended trying it out for yourself’s!

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  7. kim

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered 2 different pasta dishes, which both lacked in short ribs and butternut squash. Basically overpriced plain pasta sadly.

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  8. Bruce

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal, as always. Loved the new items on the menu. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. Jasmin

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been meaning to come and sample the food here and it was worth the wait! The food was delicious, service was fried and attentive. Will make this a repeat visit for future.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a good meal. The bartender was very good. “He knew how to shake a martini!” The food and service was very good.

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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 3797 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 31 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
  • 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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