Fast food mosaic gets mixed reaction in Rome.A mysterious "ancient Roman" mosaic unveiled in central Rome this week features a banquet scene whose protagonists are dining on what appears to be fast food.However the mosaic, "unearthed" in the Galleria Alberto Sordi shopping mall, was nothing more than a publicity stunt by fast food giant McDonald's, news outlet RomaToday reports. Titled 'Enjoy the Classics', the installation is designed to replicate a banquet scene from ancient Rome, but with hamburgers and French fries, along with the McDonald's logo. “Archaeological dig”, Rome pic.twitter.com/ikmFE4h7un — John McCafferty (@jdmccafferty) May 31, 2025 The fake Roman mosaic, which can be seen until 7 June, has sparked a mixed reaction on social media, from those who criticise its poor taste to those who see the funny side. McDonald's first opened in Rome in 1986, near the Spanish Steps, and today has more than 50 outlets in the Italian capital.

A mysterious "ancient Roman" mosaic unveiled in central Rome this week features a banquet scene whose protagonists are dining on what appears to be fast food. However the mosaic, "unearthed" in the shopping mall, was nothing more than a publicity stunt by fast food giant McDonald's, news outlet  reports. Titled 'Enjoy the Classics', the installation is designed to replicate a banquet scene from ancient Rome, but with hamburgers and French fries, along with the McDonald's logo. “Archaeological dig”, Rome — John McCafferty (@jdmccafferty) The fake Roman mosaic, which can be seen until 7 June, has sparked a on social media, from those who criticise its poor taste to those who see the funny side. McDonald's first opened in Rome in 1986, near the Spanish Steps, and today has more than 50 outlets in the Italian capital.