What a great dinner! The atmosphere is perfect and cozy, service perfect and food was amazing. We had the artichoke and two of the pasta dishes, a manhattan and an old fashioned, with pistachio crème brûlée and port for dessert. Every one of them was fantastic. We will definitely be back to try the pizzas and salads. read more

Whenever we are in Santa Inez, we make a point to eat at SY Kitchen. Very good food, you won't be disappointed

Best PASTA ever!!! Also the staff were super attentive making sure that our experience was top notch without us asking. After a day of wine tasting the 3 of us split a Caesar salad, margarita pizza and pasta and shrimp dish! Really cute place with a casual yet classy farm vibe! read more

We've been to SY Kitchen many times, when we visit the Santa Ynez area. The food and service is outstanding. Their wood fired pizza is simply the best pizza I have ever had--including Rome. Pastas are well cooked and use the freshest ingredients. Prices are fair, commensurate with the quality. Their outside seating is my choice, as it's quiet and mellow. The inside is more lively. Lots of locals eat here, which is a good sign. read more

The Mrs. and I took a day trip to the Santa Barbara wine country yesterday and had lunch at SY Kitchen. Our reservation was for 1:30 and when we arrived, SY Kitchen was kind of quiet. Mainly because the restaurant closes lunch service at 2 p.m. The hostess sat us at a table on the back patio. It was the perfect setting being that the weather was perfect. The lunch menu is pretty simple. We started things off with Bob's Well Bread. Crusty warm bread served with Italian extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, calabrian chili, and butter. Then we shared a Caesar salad. probably one of the best we've had. Very refreshing and full of flavor. The polenta croutons added texture and were a rich alternative to traditional croutons. The Mrs. ordered T-Bone Truffle Sliders for her main. Two perfectly prepared little burgers topped with Truffle cheese, caramelized shallots, parmigiano crisp, and served with potatoes. I ordered the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. I've had a lot of pasta in my life, but nothing as incredible as what I had at SY Kitchen. It was just a very simple dish with Wilde mushrooms, thyme, parmigiano, and pappardelle. The thyme mixed with the earthiness of the mushrooms was heaven and the parmigiano just sent the dish into another orbit. The portion size was perfect as well. I cleaned my plate and I'm still thinking about it. For dessert we had Yuzu-White Chocolate Pot de Creme. Needless to say, a very rich indexing to an incredible meal. Aside from wine and beer, SY Kitchen offers a full bar. There sprites list is pretty extensive. I ordered a Mitcher's Rye Manhattan that was very smooth. The Mrs. ordered a Margarita that was so good she had another. The service we received from Julio was great. He was attentive and took really good care of us. We didn't feel rushed even though it was well passed 2 p.m. SY Kitchen is located off of a small side street in the tiny hamlet of Santa Ynex. If it wasn't for using Waze I would have driven by it. If you want a great dining experience that isn't in Los Olivos or Solvang, SY Kitchen is the place to go. read more

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Everything is prefect and all the dishes taste delicious. A must- visit restaurant in SB county. read more

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Everything about this place was an absolute wonderful experience food ! Staff !! This is a must go to and will come back I loved it read more

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It is not just about the food; it is about the experience. Converted old home. Our table was outside, the ambiance was relaxed. The servers were very attentive and friendly, they made sure that we were no lacking in anything as we waited for our orders. It is tucked away in a quiet area of Santa Ynez. Apple maps were precise. read more

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Our family had a very nice dinner at SY Kitchen during our stay in the Santa Inez Valley. We went on the early side with a reservation around 6PM and we were seated promptly at an outside table per our request. Service was very good, attentive but not overbearing. We shared a few apps, Meatballs, artichoke, and the Burrata and cauliflower salad. I had a cocktail "The Absinthe Father" that was very tasty. For our mains my son had the lamb shank and I selected the Gigli Al Ropeton pasta, my wife did not have an entree. All the food was well prepared and we said the meatballs were our favorite appetizer and both my son and I enjoyed our main dishes. My pasta was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of firmness of Al Dante. We all said that on a return trip to the area this will be a return visit for sure read more

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Do you wanna know what saves stars? A great server. When the restaurant is overbooked because of Christmas, there's no pizza because the oven is outside and it's raining, a little drip makes it's way through the rafters to constantly dampen my hair. It all doesn't matter if the server is GREAT and the food lives up to expectations. That was our experience. Matthew is a longtime server and co Sumatra professional. He knows how to disarm irritated customers with some kind and funny phrases. He is an asset. Now let's talk FOOD! The berry bramble cocktail is highly recommended. It's fresh fruit & basil flavor paired with vodka is delicious. We had 2 salads, the yellow beet; iconic and the "special seasonal" persimmon. The arugula was a little stiff but both salad were winners. We shared a plate of mushroom pappardelle that was perfectly Al dente and lightly dressed. A+. My husband enjoyed the "Spinach Creste di Gallo" a spinach pasta with ground beef and light tomato sauce. He loved it. My son dug into the lamb shank special. I'm his words "I destroyed that" which in real English means it was falling off the bone, braised gently with rich tomato sauce and he couldn't waste a bite so he picked the bone clean. We ended with 2 lively desserts The pistachio crème brûlée was my personal favorite. Dense custard with a crispy brûlée top. Perfection. My hubby LOVED the white chocolate dreamy dessert (we don't even know what it's really called) except we DO KNOW that it was damn delicious. This restaurant never disappoints! read more

S Y Kitchen - The Berry Bramble cocktail - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

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I've been twice and both times they blew my mind. The 1st time I went I had the tagliatelle with ossu busco (seasonal special, I had it mid October a few years ago) and it was incredible. I hope they offer it again soon and I hope I get to have it again soon! We booked a res for a certain time but finished our wine tastings for the day a bit earlier than planned. They graciously accommodated our request for an earlier reservation. Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious and the bar delivered deliciously as well. Warm staff. Love this place. read more

S Y Kitchen - I'm still "mm-ing" out loud, in real life, over this tagliatelle ($18) with shaved truffles (+25), early September. - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Absolutely amazing experience! Service was incredible! Our group ate family style so we could try a little of everything. The truffle pizza may be the best thing I've ever tasted. The artichoke was out of this world. The halibut and pasta were also cooked to perfection and the bread and salad were amazing additions to the meal. read more

Incredible! Recommended to me from a couple friends. Finally decided to come for lunch on a Saturday. First the ambiance is like clean farmhouse, so cute, so welcoming. The waiter was funny, local wine to santa ynez, the pastas are house-made and outstanding! And those truffle sliders....forget about it. I want to come back here over and over, and I need to try dinner and cocktails! The mushroom pasta was hands down my favorite. Come with a few people and order to share, so you can try more like I did ;) read more

Food is incredible. Mushroom papardelle, beet salad, and pistachio crème brûlée shared with a friend. Hand made pasta. Dessert was unbelievable-wanted to lick the dish. Beet salad was light and fresh. Superb wait staff. read more

S Y Kitchen is one of my favorite places to have dinner after a day of wine tasting. The food is always fresh and have never had a disappointing meal here. This time i ordered the Bone in Ribeye and it was covered in sautéed mushrooms with potatoes. It was very flavorful and cooked medium rare, just perfect! They also have amazing pizza's and flat bread that are very good.Service has always been great and the outdoor seating has heaters that keep you toasty warm on these cool evenings. Im looking forward to the next trip out to try something new! read more

S Y Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

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This place is fresh and delicious. The Cesar salad is a must and the truffle sliders is delicious. The patio is very pretty and lively. The service was good. I do wish they served pizza with the lunch menu, but otherwise it's perfect! read more

Cozy restaurant with a modest and delicious menu with Italian influence. The food was great and service spectacular. Small, local and mostly Italian wines. Feel free to bring your own wine for corkage fee of $30.00. read more

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The wild mushroom pappardelle was the best among the pastas we ordered. The other two are just ok. The truffle pizza had a nice truffle flavor that we enjoyed. The indoor is small and was full during our visit. It had a warm vibe though a little bit noisy read more

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My favorite place to eat in the area! My wife & I were introduced to S Y Kitchen by a dear friend, about 10 years ago while celebrating my wife's birthday. It's become a "must" whenever we're up this way. The food is seasonal & always on point, tasting fresh, flavorful. We've had various things over the years from pizza to ribeye steak; I don't think we've had anything we haven't enjoyed. Whether it's a meal with family or friends or a celebration, S Y is probably the one place you need to check out & dine at. read more

We love this place, if even infrequently visit. In other words, we don't "swing by" Santa Ynez every day - lol - but we do love visiting the area. (We live in Irvine, OC) SY Kitchen is a must. We were there when they first opened, a couple times past that as they were working thru some growing pains, again during COVID challenges, and most recently over Christmas. Top shelf food, service is pretty good (that seems to cycle), but management attention is solid. Highly recommend. BTW the pulpo salad/app is always on point. Perfectly prepped octopus every time. read more

My SO and I went to a Santa Ynez on a small trip with our baby and S Y Kitchen was super accommodating. They found us an outdoor seating area with room for a stroller and had exceptional service. We are vegetarian and they had a multitude of plant based options like a grilled artichoke that sounded absolutely divine. I wish we had the stomach and the money to order way more but we got the mushroom pasta and truffle pizza since it is raved about on Yelp. They both did not disappoint! The truffle was prominent and the crust so light and fresh. The ingredients taste very fresh overall and I was very happy with my experience. read more

Curbside cocktails are meh and for $24 for a 15 oz bottle (price on menu $22+tax) left me wishing I'd just had an 805. We unfortunately ordered 4, $96 later, should have tried them before placing such a "large order. I'm a fan of high quality craft cocktails so I decided to spend this sunny, SIP day poolside with a special treat. It was nice to pull up curbside and order however, I don't feel the ítems mixed were up to par with a high quality cocktail as I am sure an 805 has more alcohol than the bottle of this "Valley Girl" cocktail. So for the future, I'll skip SY KITCHEN and wait for the SIP to lift so I can enjoy a real treat. read more

S Y Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

The absolute best. Everything about this restaurant is perfect and the food is incredibly tasty. The entire staff is efficient, friendly, and really knows how to make you feel comfortable --really knows the meaning of hospitality. We never miss the chance to come to SY Kitchen. read more

S Y Kitchen - RICOTTA & MARJORAM AGNOLOTTI Bordier butter, roasted cherry tomatoes - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

This restaurant was one of our favorite but not this time. We ordered the Filet with bone and the Tagliatelle truffle pasta. Requested medium and it was well done! When I mentioned to the server, she said she will let them know. I don't know what that meant! Knowing that we are long time repeat customer, instead of offering some kind of concession or apologizing I think she brushed it off. The pasta was very good but $45? Maybe we should have ordered from the regular menu and not the specials. Their cocktails are always fantastic, however this time did not meet my expectations. I asked about the Old Fashioned. They indicated it was "Barrel Strength". In the bourbon world when it's mentioned barrel strength means it's high ABV. So I asked what kind of bourbon are they using the answer was it's Old Forester but it's stored in a barrel in house infused with vanilla. That is not Barrell Strength! So with hesitation, I ordered it. Was just okay! My wife ordered the Mai Tai which was great. We also ordered the Yuzu white chocolate for dessert and it was a hit. Overall it was good but did not live up to their standards in the past. Considering the price level, I don't know if we will go back. read more

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The food is excellent. The price is a tad high but the food is very elevated. I enjoyed the truffle pizza, the truffle really complimented the cheese and bread. The truffle sliders are also amazing! The crispy cheese turns soft and gooey after eating and is the perfect (filling) combination. read more

Make reservations especially with the Pandemic. Tables are outside. Immediately greeted upon entering and seated within 10 minutes. Waiter provided excellent service. Food is good but a bit pricey considering the circumstances of what is going on. Enjoyed outdoor dining but as soon as dinner was served we were bombarded with flys. 1 alcoholic drink is about $12-15 and dinner is starting at approx $22. Again food and drink was good but could be more reasonable. My rating 3 and half stars read more

S Y Kitchen - $23 Prawn salad and $16 drink - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Every time we go I search for the artichokes on their specials menu because they are so amazing!! Bob's well bread with olive oil and Calabrian chili is the perfect starter. The wild mushroom pappardelle is the best pasta dish I've ever had! read more

S Y Kitchen - Wild Mushroom Pappardelle and toasted ciabatta - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Amazing food and wine. Everything we ate was so delicious, we still talk about the mushroom pasta. Service was quick and friendly, cozy and romantic atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

S Y Kitchen - Truffle mushroom pasta - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

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Excellent food! Very flavorful and fresh. Pasta is homemade and served al dente. Every dish we had was amazing! The tiramisu was delicately sweet, light, and airy, but it needed more savoiardi or lady fingers. We came March and the weather was great for the outside seating which is under a patio. They turned on the heaters and it was very comfortable. We had a great waiter too. read more

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Lunching with the ladies this past Sunday on a holiday weekend and SYK never disappoints. Service is top notch and so many yummy dishes to order, we had a hard time deciding. We sat outside on the covered and heated patio and the benches with padding plus pillows were quite comfy with a chill ambiance. My lady friends loved their cocktails (I was the DD) and that fresh pea salad is amazing. Meatballs were good but not as good as I remember. I nibbled on a few of the mushrooms from the pasta (no pasta for me) and they were delish! SYK is always one of my go to lunch places when taking a day trip up there from SB! read more

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A must try when visiting Solvang. El Viejo cocktail opened up our appetite. The perfect mix of spice and mezcal. The sliders were phenomenal. Cooked to perfection and packed lots of flavor. Finally the wild mushroom pappardelle. It was everything I hoped for. Creamy and delicious. Service was outstanding! read more

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I like this place and have been a few times. Staff is amazing and food is good. I was a bit surprised to be offered bread and butter while we wait for our friends to arrive only to be charged 18.00 for ours and theirs, ... we did not know it was not included with dinner, maybe servers can mention that so we know an we would not have said ok for theirs on top of ours, and also charged for a bday dessert when spending about $200. I don't expect free things but kind of standard, but I guess not here. Secondly we sat by a rather large obnoxious party near the front by the bar last night 9/22/24. Extremely loud and obnoxious, but hey I guess they were having a fun time no worries. What bothered us was when they decided to have a long LOUD extended conversation all night about threesomes, eating a s s, sucking D i ck, swallowing c u m .. etc. and not one manager, or staff told this drunk bunch of azzholes to STFU!!!!. I am far from a prude, but this is unacceptable while trying to enjoy our dinner in an upscale restaurant with mixed company especially with seniors at another table in close proximity. The table of two left prob due to these idiots. With that said SY Kitchen will not longer be a place I rave about or return to. Not due to food or service, but do to the disgusting behavior and rude guest that was just shown a blind eye to. I will say our server and other staff were very kind an attentive. read more

Taste: 5 Value: 5 Service: good Would highly recommend the truffle pizza special. Worth the high price tag for an extremely generous portion of freshly shaved truffle! The octopus salad is also VERY flavorful and probably one of my favorite warm salads of all time. Juicy! read more

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My wife and I enjoyed lunch at SY Kitchen on a Saturday afternoon. The food is good and the staff is great. We shared an order of Bob's bread, wild mushroom pappardelle, and maccheroncini (pasta with short rib and pea sauce). Everything was perfectly cooked. So why four stars and not five? The cost of the food vs. the portion size is the drawback. A small plate of pasta is $28. The bread, half a small baguette, is $7. To me, this is not value received. read more

Went wine tasting in Los Olivos with some girlfriends and many locals and the owner of one of the wineries we visited suggested this restaurant. It was hard to get a reservation but they squeezed us in for a late dinner. I had The Valley Girl cocktail which was fantastic, we shared the artichoke appetizer which was also good. I had the wild mushroom pappardelle which was pretty expensive at $29 for a small portion and it didn't come with a protein but it was the best pasta I've ever had. read more

S Y Kitchen - The Valley Girl cocktail, it was a great cocktail! - Italian Near Me - Santa Ynez, California

Food was okay but prices have raised significantly. Much too expensive for what you get. The $9 bread was a hard roll...not a loaf to be shared. Tasted stale. Serious srink-flation on top of it. Poor service too...both of my co-diners were served their dinner while I waited with nothing for my soup entree...how hard is it to pour soup? My glass of wine didn't come till I was almost finished AND we had to ask for it Used to frequent often but the last two visits were disappointing with poor service. This was not just a one-off. read more

Great experience!! Food & service were fantastic! Lovely outdoor dining under lights & our waiter got slammed but he couldn't have been nicer. Only reason I didn't give this restaurant 5 's was because of the high prices. Cocktails were each $16 & most glasses of local wine were $20 or more ! While the food was delicious, portions were small & a piece of halibut was $60. Ribeye steak was $68. Homemade pasta was delicious but again very small serving... read more

An amazing dining experience. Probably the best in the area! Food was delicious, server was a professional and very kind. Beautiful ambiance. No complaints. read more

Was able to snag the last reservation on a Monday night as this is a dinner hotspot in the SY Valley. We were seated on the porch with a heater directly above our table. Classy romantic vibe. For drinks, I ordered an Agave Negro which was a great cocktail! It had the perfect amount of spice and well balanced with the berry puree. Not a mix you see often. For salads, we ordered the Caesar salad lettuce was decent. The Apple Salad, off the menu, was tasty. The octopus salad was delicious! My favorite out of the three! For my main course, I ordered the Burrata & Sausage which I loved. Added pepper flakes to spice it up and it was the perfect combo. Overall great dinner! read more

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So I was here last Saturday night for dinner. We had: 1. Truffle pizza = must try. 2. Lamb Shank = very meaty, try it. 3. Jerk Chicken = it's ok. Very moist but ask for more Chimichurri. 4. Drinks were good! Definitely on the strong side! I suggest sharing a few plates to get a wide range of flavors. All in all, everything was good. Definitely a must try experience when you travel to this area. read more

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