Cypriot keto guide
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179 dishes88 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Cypriot cuisine to keto requires deliberate dish selection and requests to omit common high-carb sides.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (souvlaki, sieftalia, kleftiko), fresh fish, halloumi cheese, olives, and ample olive oil are excellent traditional keto staples.
Danger zones
Beware of ubiquitous pitta bread, rice or potatoes served with almost every main, hummus, bulgur wheat (in salads), and hidden sugars in some marinades or sauces.
Best for
This cuisine works best for experienced keto dieters comfortable making specific requests and navigating menus to build compliant meals.
29 matching dishes
Hirini Tsamarella
Cypriot Smoked Pork Loin
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and smoked pork loin, a traditional Cypriot cured meat. Served cold as a meze or lig…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat380 kcal
Psari Skaras (Tsipoura/Lavraki)
Grilled Fish (Sea Bream/Sea Bass)
A whole fresh fish (commonly sea bream or sea bass) seasoned simply and grilled over charcoal, served with lem…
1 net1 total0 fibre80 protein60 fat800 kcal
Splinantero Skaras
Grilled Spleen and Intestine
A distinctive and traditional Cypriot delicacy, Splinantero consists of lamb or goat spleen wrapped in caul fa…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
Brizola Mosharisia
Grilled Beef Steak
A thick cut of beef steak, typically grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and oregano, an…
2 net3 total1 fibre85 protein68 fat950 kcal
Garides Skaras
Grilled Prawns with Lemon & Olive Oil
Succulent prawns, grilled to perfection, typically seasoned with lemon, olive oil, and herbs. Naturally low-ca…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
Gavros Ladorigani
Marinated Anchovies with Olive Oil & Oregano
Fresh anchovies (gavros) marinated in a simple, flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juic…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat450 kcal
Pastourmas Psitos
Grilled Spiced Cured Beef (Pastourma)
Thin slices of Cypriot spiced, air-dried beef (pastourmas) grilled or pan-fried until slightly crispy, offerin…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Poulla tou Kalamou
Roasted Kid Goat Offal in Caul Fat
A very traditional and rustic dish, consisting of various kid goat offal (liver, heart, lungs, etc.) seasoned,…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Sardeles Ladorigani
Sardines Baked with Olive Oil and Oregano
Fresh sardines, marinated and baked or pan-fried with generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil, dried oregan…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Brizola Horini
Grilled Pork Chop
A very large, thick-cut pork chop, marinated simply and grilled over charcoal. A staple of Cypriot tavernas.…
3 net3 total0 fibre90 protein95 fat1250 kcal
Hiromeri me Ayga
Smoked Ham with Eggs
Traditional Cypriot smoked ham (hiromeri), sliced and pan-fried, then typically served with freshly cooked egg…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Katsiki Psito
Roasted Goat
Slow-roasted tender goat meat, traditionally seasoned with wild oregano, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Served …
3 net4 total1 fibre75 protein50 fat750 kcal
Lountza Psiti
Grilled Smoked Pork Loin
Slices of traditional Cypriot smoked and cured pork loin, often grilled or pan-fried until slightly crisp, ser…
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pastourmas me Ayga
Cured Beef with Eggs
Thinly sliced, spiced and air-dried cured beef (pastourmas), typically pan-fried and served with eggs cooked t…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
Patsas
Tripe Soup
A hearty and traditional Cypriot soup made from slow-cooked beef tripe, known for its rich gelatinous broth an…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Arni Vrasto
Boiled Lamb with Herbs and Broth
Tender pieces of lamb, slowly simmered with fresh herbs, garlic, and minimal non-starchy vegetables (such as c…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
Oktopus Skaras
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles, marinated in olive oil, lemon, and oregano, then grilled to perfection.…
4 net4 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Souvla Horini
Cypriot Pork Souvla (Large Skewers)
Large chunks of marinated pork, slow-roasted over charcoal on a large spit. Known for its smoky flavor and ten…
5 net5 total0 fibre85 protein80 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Hirini Glossa Vrassti
Boiled Pork Tongue
Tender pork tongue, typically slow-boiled until very soft and flavorful, then sliced and often served simply s…
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Hirini Sykomaida
Sliced Cured Pork Loin
Thinly sliced, air-dried, and spiced pork loin, often marinated in red wine and seasoned with crushed coriande…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Lakerda
Cured Bonito Meze
Thinly sliced, cured bonito (a type of tuna) fillets, marinated in olive oil, lemon, and often a sprinkle of h…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Hirino Vrasto
Boiled Pork
Tender chunks of pork (typically shoulder or leg) slowly boiled in its own savory broth with minimal seasoning…
2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Psaronefri Psito
Grilled Pork Fillet (Tenderloin)
A tender cut of pork fillet (tenderloin), marinated simply with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and grilled to juic…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Saganaki Tyri (Halloumi/Kefalotyri)
Pan-Fried Hard Cheese (Halloumi or Kefalotyri)
Slices of firm, salty Cypriot cheese (typically Halloumi or Kefalotyri) pan-fried until beautifully golden and…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Htapodi Toursi
Pickled Octopus
Tender, boiled octopus marinated in a tangy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs like oregan…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Kalamari Psito
Grilled Calamari
Tender calamari (squid) grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and parsley. A …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Psaronefri Gemisto me Halloumi kai Koliandro
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Halloumi and Coriander
Tender pork tenderloin butterflied and generously stuffed with slices of halloumi cheese and fresh coriander, …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Tsamarella Arnisia Krasati
Cured Lamb Tsamarella in Wine
Thin slices of cured lamb tsamarella (a traditional Cypriot cured meat) quickly pan-fried or gently simmered i…
4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein28 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Garides Skordates
Prawns/Shrimp in Garlic Butter
Succulent prawns (shrimp) sautéed to perfection in a generous amount of rich garlic butter, often with a hint …
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal