SY Kitchen

SY Kitchen offers fresh, modern Italian dishes in any of the three rooms of their Italian-inspired California farmhouse.  Dinner is served in the Front Room where guests are warmly welcomed. Dine on the Porch with cushioned banquet seating and a bit of fresh air. Dining in the cozy Dining Room hosts family seating and private parties.

SY Kitchen pours some of the best wines from the Central Coast and Italy, and also offer  guests a friendly, welcoming environment.

Chef Luca Crestanelli, originally from Verona, Italy, where he earned a degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, began his U.S. culinary journey in 2010 as the Executive Chef for Bar Toscana in Brentwood. His dream of opening a rustic, locally-sourced restaurant materialized in 2013 when he partnered with Mike and Kathie Gordon, owners of Brentwood’s renowned Toscana, to create S.Y. Kitchen in downtown Santa Ynez.

S.Y. Kitchen embodies Crestanelli’s vision, offering Italian cuisine with a rural sensibility, sourcing ingredients from local fishermen, ranchers, farmers, and vintners. In 2020, Crestanelli expanded his culinary footprint by opening Nella Kitchen & Bar at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos, maintaining his commitment to fresh, authentic local cuisine.

Chef Luca’s younger brother, Francesco Crestanelli, joined him at S.Y. Kitchen, bringing his expertise from Verona, including French chocolate making and gelato training.

Mike and Kathie Gordon, ventured into the restaurant industry in 1989 with Toscana of Brentwood. Pursue their passion for creating warm, inviting dining experiences. Their partnership with Chef Luca at S.Y. Kitchen reflects their dedication to serving simple, fresh dishes. Offering a friendly environment, continuing their successful legacy in the Santa Ynez Valley.

1110 Faraday St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460