A McDonald's customer in Rome was left stunned after spotting a whole block of Parmesan cheese on the menu for just €1 (86p). The discovery was shared on X by user @nkkdntn, who was ordering via the self-service screen and browsing the menu when they noticed the unusual item.
The user wrote: "Remembering when I was in Rome, and the McDonald's had a block of Parmesan cheese on the menu." The post quickly attracted attention, with many people commenting on the price and the apparent value for money.
Bargain Compared to UK Prices
While it was not clear how large the block was, the photo suggested there was enough cheese for several meals. One commenter noted, "Dunno how big it is, but €1 is quite a bargain." For comparison, a 200g block of Tesco Parmigiano Reggiano costs £4, whereas the Italian McDonald's was charging the equivalent of 86p.
Another person joked that the Parmesan was "a snack for later" once their McDonald's meal was finished. A third commenter shared their travel dining rules, which included trying a fancy local place, a spot recommended by locals, and a chain restaurant from home—but only ordering items not available in their own city.
Regional Menu Variations
McDonald's menus vary around the world to suit local tastes, cultural traditions, and religious beliefs. While core items like the Big Mac, fries, and Chicken McNuggets remain widely available, regional adaptations are common. For instance, Japan offers Teriyaki Burgers, the Philippines serves McSpaghetti, and Indonesia has spicy chicken with rice.
One user commented that in Portugal, soup is on the menu. Another joked, "When in Rome," and many asked whether the original poster actually bought the cheese, but no reply was given.
