A woman visiting Rome was left stunned when she spotted a block of Parmesan cheese on the McDonald's menu, priced at just €1 (86p). The discovery was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @nkkdntn, who wrote: "Remembering when I was in Rome, and the McDonald's had a block of Parmesan cheese on the menu."
Customers react to bargain price
The post drew puzzled and amused reactions, with one commenter noting: "Dunno how big it is, but €1 is quite a bargain." For comparison, a 200g block of Parmigiano Reggiano at Tesco costs £4, far more than the 86p price at the Italian branch. Another user joked the cheese was "a snack for later" after finishing their meal.
A third commenter shared a travel dining philosophy: "There was a woman who said she had 'three rules' for travel dining. 1) a nice, FANCY place that only exists there 2) the place all the locals recommend 3) a chain restaurant we have back home, but I will only try the menu items that are unavailable in MY city!"
Global menu variations
McDonald's tailors its menu worldwide to reflect local preferences, cultural customs, and religious practices. While staples like the Big Mac, fries, and Chicken McNuggets remain consistent, regional adaptations are key to the chain's success. Examples include Teriyaki Burgers in Japan, McSpaghetti in the Philippines, and spicy chicken with rice in Indonesia. One user revealed that soup is on the menu in Portugal.
Despite numerous replies asking whether the woman actually ordered the cheese, she never responded. The post highlights how travellers enjoy sampling items unavailable at home, judging whether the online hype is justified.
