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SY Kitchen, Santa Ynez, CA

SY Kitchen

4.8 (4028)
$31 to $50
Italian
1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 32 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
    (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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Menu

SY Kitchen's menu was last updated on 7/7/2024.

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What 4,028 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food", "outstanding service", and a "charming atmosphere". Known for its creative Italian cuisine, menu highlights include the mushroom pappardelle, truffle pizza, and pistachio crème brûlée. The "friendly and attentive staff" and "beautiful setting" make it a "must-visit" in Santa Ynez.
4,028 Reviews

  1. Jane

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love SY Kitchen, definately one of our Favorites!

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  2. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best restaurant we've eaten at in a long time.

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  3. Stephanie VIP

    Sydney6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, beautiful setting, excellent service. We visited for lunch on a weekday, and it was a peaceful atmosphere. We enjoyed the Bobs Well Bread, fresh pea salad and fresh pasta called gigli al ropeton (sausage, pancetta, tomato, roasted peppers, mascarpone, basil, pecorino). It was delicious. The perfect spot to stop in between wine tastings in the area.

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  4. Peggy

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time dining here. Great service and excellent meal.

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  5. natalie VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, fresh, all around a perfect meal. Great service by Rachel and the Manager who checked on us a few times.

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  6. James

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very helpful staff. We shared the yellow beets salad and we both loved it. Then shared the ham and mushroom pizza. One of the best we ever had! Don’t miss this place if in the area!

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  7. sloane VIP

    Puerto Vallarta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. SK Kitchen never disappoints. Delicious food and great service. A favorite.

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  8. Hope

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SY Kitchen is one of our favorite restaurants. It’s always well worth the drive up from Santa Barbara. The food is always fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. The service rivals any five star restaurant. The ambiance is great. It’s a bit noisy inside when busy but the noise is happy people enjoying wonderful food so I can’t fault them for that. We say outside on this visit. It was a beautiful day and we felt like we we in an authentic Italian bistro. Trey was our waiter and he was the best. I highly recommend SY Kitchen

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  9. Rick

    California Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a very wonderful dinner at SY Kitchen. Every aspect of the evening was on point. Service was exceptional from everyone. A special event or just nice dinner for two this place is highly recommended.

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  10. Thomas

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals we've ever had, from bread to gelato

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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 4.8 stars by 4028 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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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
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
    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
  • 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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