Italian Restaurant Near Sylvania — Big Johns Sans Souci
- terrya86
- Mar 23
- 2 min read
For Sylvania residents looking for a quality Italian dinner that's genuinely close to home, Big Johns Italian Seafood Restaurant in Sans Souci is the answer — just ten minutes north along the Princes Highway and Rocky Point Road, at 502 Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci NSW 2219.
Big Johns has been an institution in Sydney's south since 1985. Under new ownership since January 2024, the restaurant has been reinvigorated with new specialty dishes and a refreshed energy, while keeping the generous portions and authentic Italian cuisine that has made it one of the area's most loved restaurants for four decades.
Perfect for a special occasion
With 200 seats, elegant décor and a menu that genuinely covers all bases, Big Johns is the kind of restaurant that works for any occasion — a casual midweek dinner, a birthday celebration, an anniversary, or a large family gathering. Private dining is available for groups, and the restaurant can accommodate everything from intimate dinners for two through to large parties. Contact sales@bigjohnspizza.com.au to discuss group bookings.
What makes Big Johns special
The seafood platter is the headline act — king prawns, calamari rings, local black mussels, balmain bugs, chargrilled baby octopus, local rock oysters and a whole snapper, available for 2 at $198 or 4 at $298. It arrives at the table as an event, and it's the dish that brings people back.
Beyond the platter, the menu is genuinely one of the most comprehensive Italian menus in Sydney's south. Standout mains include the Scallopini Pescara — pan-seared veal fillet with prawns and green peppercorns in red sauce and cream at $44 — and the Big Johns American Style Ribs, a full rack of chargrilled pork ribs with special sauce at $56.
Premium steaks sourced from a local butcher range from a Sirloin 250g at $32 to a spectacular 900g T-Bone at $88.
The specialty desserts designed by Terry are a genuine reason to save room. The Pistachio Tiramisu at $22, the Pizztachio Bowl — pizza dough filled with pistachio crema, vanilla ice cream, pistachios and biscotti at $26 — and the range of specialty dessert pizzas are unlike anything else in the area.
For the whole family
Big Johns is family-friendly with a dedicated kids menu from $12, gluten free pizza base and pasta options, and enough variety that everyone at the table finds something they love.
Getting there from Sylvania
Big Johns is approximately 10 minutes from Sylvania via the Princes Highway north to Rocky Point Road. Street parking is available on Rocky Point Road and surrounding streets.
Open 7 nights from 4:30pm. Monday–Wednesday until midnight, Thursday and Sunday until 1:00am, Friday and Saturday until 3:00am.
Book online at bigjohnspizza.com.au/reservations-1 or call 02 9529 8094. A 10% surcharge on Sundays and 15% on public holidays.
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