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SY Kitchen

Name: SY Kitchen
Address: 1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA, United States, 93460
Telephone: (805) 691-9794
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2804 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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.
Private party contact
Kristine Brouillet: privatedining@sykitchen.com: (805) 245-0160

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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Popular dishes

Bob's Well Bread$7.00
Tapadero oil, sea salt, calabrian chile, butter
Wood Oven Roasted Olives$10.00
Citrus, thyme
Wagyu Meatballs$17.00
American Wagyu beef, fresh tomato, peas, ricotta salata
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
Salsa verde, burrata, hazelnuts
Octopus$25.00
Warm octopus salad, taggiasca olives, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, haricot verts
Prosciutto di Parma & Burrata$26.00
Pane carasau, bagnetto

Salads & Soups

Caesar$15.00
Local little gems, polenta croutons, parmigiano
Fresh Pea$17.00
Arugula, fresh peas, dry ricotta, celery root, walnuts
Yellow Beet$16.00
Shaved beetroot, pickled plum, hazelnuts, goat cheese, fresh lemon, thyme
Local Lettuce$15.00
Locally farmed lettuce, market vegetables
Minestrone$16.00
Hearty vegetable soup with parmigiano crisp

Home-Made Pastas

All pastas are made daily in-house

Gigli al Ropeton$25.00
Sausage, pancetta, tomato, roasted peppers, mascarpone, basil, pecorino
Wild Mushroom Pappardelle$26.00
Fresh wild mushrooms, thyme, parmigiano
Maccheroncini al Brasato$25.00
Short rib ragu, fresh peas, ricotta salata
Spaghetti Alle Vongole$27.00
Clams, asparagus, saffron

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita$21.00
Tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil
Calabrese$24.00
Spicy salame, tomato, fior di latte, red onion, black olives, parmigiano
Ham & Wild Mushroom$23.00
Tomato, fior di latte, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, cotto ham
Porcini$26.00
Tomato, fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, truffle tremor, cooked greens, calabrian chili
Bufala & Sausage$24.00
Fior di latte, potatoes, sausage, 'nduja, bufala mozzarella, black pepper
Pancetta$24.00
Tomato, fior di latte, radicchio, caramelized onions, pancetta, grana padano

Oak Fired Grill

T-Bone Truffle Sliders$20.00
Truffle cheese, caramelized shallots, parmigiano crisp, potatoes
Pollo Alla Griglia$35.00
Oak-grilled half jidori chicken, swiss chard & roasted potatoes, spicy calabrian chili
Oak-Grilled New York Steak 'Tagliata'$46.00
Arugula, parmigiano, balsamic
Salmon Puttanesca$38.00
Ora King salmon, puttanesca sauce, asparagus

Vegetables

Sauteed Swiss Chard$7.00
Roasted Potatoes$8.00
Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Beverages

Pellegrino$7.00
Panna$7.00
Soft Drinks$4.00
Americano$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Doppio$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00

Desserts

Not So Classic Tiramisu$11.00
Chocolate Gelato$12.00
Homemade gelato, caramelized bananas
Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta$11.00
Caramel, ladies' kisses crunch cookies

Dessert Cocktails

Affogato$14.00
House Amaro & Espresso over Vanilla gelato
Pistachio White Russian$15.00
Mezcal or vodka, coffee liqueur, pistachio cream, cardamom & vanilla bitters

Dessert Wines

Riesling Icewine / Ojai Vineyards, Santa Barbara County 2019$15.00

Beers by the Bottle

Firestone 805 Blond Ale, Buellton, CA$6.00
Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy, Buellton$6.00
Menabrea, Bionda, Italy$6.00
Menabrea, Ambrata, Italy$6.00
N. Coast, Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, CA$6.00
Einstok, White Ale, Iceland$7.00
Tripel Karmeliet, Belgian Golden Ale$12.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco / Moretti / Valdobbiadene NV$13.00
Brut Rosé / Frecciarose NV$16.00

White

Pinot Grigio / Buzzinelli / Collio 2019$13.00
Gavi / La Ghibellina 'Mainin' Piedmont 2019$13.00
Chardonnay / Tyler / Santa Barbara County 2019$15.00
Melon / Lieu Dit / Santa Maria Valley 2019$15.00

Rose

Grenache / A Frame 'La La' Santa Barbara County 2019$12.00

Reds

Pinot Noir / Storm / Santa Barbara County 2019$16.00
Proprietor's Estate / Cocobacio / Santa Ynez Valley 2017$14.00
Dolcetto d'Alba / Sandrone / Piedmont 2019$15.00
Verbiage Rouge / Tercero / Santa Barbara County 2014$15.00
Sangiovese / Stolpman / Ballard Canyon 2018$18.00
Supertuscan / Podere Sapaio 'Volpolo' Bolgheri 2018$20.00

Sweet

Riesling Icewine / Ojai Vineyards / Santa Barbara County 2019$15.00

What 2,804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Ambiance
Santa Ynez Valley
Best Value
Santa Ynez Valley
Fit for Foodies
Santa Ynez Valley
Healthy
Santa Ynez Valley
Neighborhood Gem
Santa Ynez Valley
Notable Wine List
Santa Ynez Valley
Outdoor Dining
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantic
Santa Ynez Valley
Special Occasion
Santa Ynez Valley
Vibrant Bar Scene
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Customer service was amazing.
MD
MaxomanDavis
Denver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a resident of the valley and a member of the food and wine community, I regularly bring guests to SY Kitchen to show my wines with their incredible food . The service is always outstanding and I appreciate the opportunity as a winemaker to show my wines in an atmosphere of great food and great service in a beautiful place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, ambiance and service!
PC
PhillipC
Chicago
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food is amazing . Wish there was better airflow . Super hot inside . Also seemed like my table many others had to keep the flys away. Maybe look into a light source machine to attract and take care of them ? Food was really good!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, awesome staff, professional management (Thank you Rachel!) and delightful tasty food! We will be back.
MR
MikeR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best! Amazing food, outstanding service, excellent vibe
HG
HonuGirl
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very authentic Italian food. They make a great wood-fired pizza! The restaurant is a smooth operation, polished servers and nice atmosphere.
LA
LAURIEandMACeat
Orange County
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ SY Kitchen!
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BakerPadre
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very unpretentious building houses outstanding food and service. However, the building is entirely appropriate for the Santa Ynez Valley in its country feel. A little pricy, but given the quality of the food and the service, entirely worth it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was fabulous! Incredibly fresh food as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. We don’t normally go for 3 courses but that’s what it turned into. So good, everything was great.
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sherryu
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. Wait staff is always so friendly and helpful. Food is always delicious, as well as, the cocktails. Sitting outside is my favorite.
CF
CarlaF
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Homemade pasta is a must try, out of this world good!
AC
AndreaC
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing! Our favorite restaurant ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative and tasty dishes, cozy casual vibe, excellent service. Not inexpensive though! $40 for a chicken dish?
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ashleyr
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
IDK my server had weird vibes he didn’t introduce himself or anything, seemed kinda distracted
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait staff was extremely friendly and the food was AMAZING! The best mushroom pasta, fresh locally baked bread, and the ambience was wonderful. Highly recommend dining here!
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LuvOT
Los Angeles
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wine country restaurant. Farm to table fresh, innovative yet simple dishes, creative cocktails in a cozy environment. Will definitely return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love visiting SY Kitchen when we are in town. We always opt for lunch there because they offer great salads and refreshing drinks. We had a lovely table on the patio. The beet salad and meatballs are always amazing!
MB
MelissaB
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was incredible, our server was so nice and attentive even though it was so busy!
MS
MelissaS
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal in a very long time. Everything was extra special. The restaurant was charming. The cocktails delightful and the staff top notch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We think SYK is certainly the best Italian restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley or is SB County for that matter. The truffle pizza is to die for and the daily specials are superb. Great wine List. The house wine, Cocabaccio, a red blend including grapes from the owner’s own vineyard, is very good. Tosacana in Brentwood and Nella’s in Solvang are under the same ownership and of equal quality. Tutta va bene!
AM
AndrewM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and service. A must visit restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country!
BB
BrianB
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great. We mostly ate off of the specials menu. The panzanella salad was fresh and bright. The lamb was a huge portion but very tender and tasty. The salmon was delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was very attentive and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was good but it’s high quality ingredients. It took longer than expected and they didn’t bring the soup we ordered as appetizer only brought it after we were in the middle of our main course.
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Boubou
Miami
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and we were served BH Natthew who was fantastic.
JB
JonathanB
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were great. Very nice atmosphere,
TB
TeresaB
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were very good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was such a great evening having dinner with my son who was in town. SY Kitchen is the very best for food, service, drinks, and ambiance.
R
Ryan
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Make a reservation and go already.
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Furnace
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You will dream about the next time you can get to Santa Barbara so you can make the beautiful drive to San Ynez to have the T-bone sliders at SY Kitchen. Then you'll order the mushroom pasta with black truffles. At SY Kitchen, they will add these delicacies to any dish and it's worth it. I could wax poetic about this beautiful restaurant for days. Just go. Order the sliders and the pasta and enjoy the excellent wine list.
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Susanna
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Tre was excellent!!! I absolutely love coming to this restaurant. I took my boyfriend, it was his first time. It was an amazing experience all around.
CA
CAKatie
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
SY Kitchen always delivers a memorable experience, from cocktails to dessert. Wait staff is friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance is relaxed. The menu is eclectic and has local specialties. And delicious.
MC
MatthewC
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Very tasty pastas and good wine menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was awesome!! Food was delightful! Pappardelle was tasty but very plain. Overall great experience!
EC
EileenC
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Matthew, was great. He seemed to be working the entire backyard area which was quite full. He did an amazing job and he was jovial too.
JW
JodiW
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere just a tad loud for talking to your company at your table
TH
TroyH
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places. It is consistently good food with awesome service.
RS
RobertS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff - excellent food - very accomodating
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal in a wonderful, chic yet comfortable environment. The food was flawlessly prepared and exceptional. Could not have been any better!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

SY Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 691-9794.

SY Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
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.
Private party contact
Kristine Brouillet: privatedining@sykitchen.com: (805) 245-0160

Featured in

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

SY Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Pea Salad

Octopus

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

Appetizers

Bob's Well Bread$7.00

Wood Oven Roasted Olives$10.00

Wagyu Meatballs$17.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

Octopus$25.00

Prosciutto di Parma & Burrata$26.00

Salads & Soups

Caesar$15.00

Fresh Pea$17.00

Yellow Beet$16.00

Local Lettuce$15.00

Minestrone$16.00

Home-Made Pastas

Gigli al Ropeton$25.00

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle$26.00

Maccheroncini al Brasato$25.00

Spaghetti Alle Vongole$27.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita$21.00

Calabrese$24.00

Ham & Wild Mushroom$23.00

Porcini$26.00

Bufala & Sausage$24.00

Pancetta$24.00

Oak Fired Grill

T-Bone Truffle Sliders$20.00

Pollo Alla Griglia$35.00

Oak-Grilled New York Steak 'Tagliata'$46.00

Salmon Puttanesca$38.00

Vegetables

Sauteed Swiss Chard$7.00

Roasted Potatoes$8.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Beverages

Pellegrino$7.00

Panna$7.00

Soft Drinks$4.00

Americano$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Doppio$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Desserts

Not So Classic Tiramisu$11.00

Chocolate Gelato$12.00

Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta$11.00

Dessert Cocktails

Affogato$14.00

Pistachio White Russian$15.00

Dessert Wines

Riesling Icewine / Ojai Vineyards, Santa Barbara County 2019$15.00

Beers by the Bottle

Firestone 805 Blond Ale, Buellton, CA$6.00

Figueroa Mountain Hoppy Poppy, Buellton$6.00

Menabrea, Bionda, Italy$6.00

Menabrea, Ambrata, Italy$6.00

N. Coast, Old Rasputin Imperial Stout, CA$6.00

Einstok, White Ale, Iceland$7.00

Tripel Karmeliet, Belgian Golden Ale$12.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco / Moretti / Valdobbiadene NV$13.00

Brut Rosé / Frecciarose NV$16.00

White

Pinot Grigio / Buzzinelli / Collio 2019$13.00

Gavi / La Ghibellina 'Mainin' Piedmont 2019$13.00

Chardonnay / Tyler / Santa Barbara County 2019$15.00

Melon / Lieu Dit / Santa Maria Valley 2019$15.00

Rose

Grenache / A Frame 'La La' Santa Barbara County 2019$12.00

Reds