A well-known Santa Ynez chef opened a new Italian restaurant in Montecito this week.
Ancora Osteria is taking over the former Via Vai space at 1483 East Valley Road, offering pastas, pizzas, salads, ribeye fillet, fish, pork chops and roasted vegetables.
Chef Luca Crestanelli of S.Y. Kitchen said guests can expect “an honest menu” with high-quality ingredients, hearty portions, seasonal items and good service…