In a bizarre turn of events, the British embassy in Italy found itself at the centre of an unexpected culinary crisis when locals mistook it for a pizza takeaway.
The mix-up began when an unknown number was mistakenly circulated online as a pizza delivery service. Instead of reaching a local pizzeria, callers were connected to the embassy—much to the confusion of both staff and hungry Italians.
Diplomatic Dough Dilemma
Embassy officials were reportedly baffled as they fielded calls from people attempting to place orders for Margheritas, pepperoni, and even gluten-free options. One staff member joked, "We’re used to handling visas, not vegetarian toppings."
The situation escalated when frustrated callers, unaware of their mistake, began leaving negative reviews online—criticising the ‘restaurant’ for its "lack of delivery options" and "unhelpful staff."
From Pizzas to Passports
Eventually, the embassy took to social media to clarify the misunderstanding, posting: "We regret to inform you that we do not, in fact, sell pizza. For passport inquiries, however, we’re happy to help."
The incident has since gone viral, with social media users dubbing it the "Great Pizza Embassy Scandal." One commenter quipped, "At least they didn’t ask for pineapple on their diplomatic missions."
