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I visited Italy from Australia and I was left shocked by a popular menu item - here's my warning if you're heading there this summer Australians might be surprised if they order this dish in Italy READ MORE: Tip for travellers to Greece that no one tells you By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:33 BST, 18 June 2024 | Updated: 04:00 BST, 18 June 2024 e-mail 2 View comments A traveller has warned Aussies not to order a particular dish while visiting Italy as they could be making a rookie mistake. Traveller Montana On Tour issued a stern PSA on TikTok for Australians wanting a parmigiana abroad: 'It's not going to look like the one at home.' 'You're not going to get the pub parmi that you're used to,' she said.

Those expecting cheese, tomato and ham on a fillet of crumbed chicken with chips and salad popular in most Australian pubs will certainly be surprised. Instead they will be faced with a plate of saucy 'layers' that looks more like a lasagna than chicken. Italians take parmigiana to be parmigiana di melanzane, a traditional and rustic baked dish with layers of eggplant, tomato and cheese Italians take parmigiana to be parmigiana di melanzane, a traditional and rustic baked dish with layers of eggplant, tomato and cheese, originating in Naples.



Montana said the Italian version was more delicious. 'It's way better here, not joking,' she said in her TikTok video, which has since been liked more than 5,000 times. Italy is a popular destination for Australia.

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