English keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting to English cuisine requires careful selection and significant modification of traditional dishes due to ubiquitous starches and sugars.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include various cuts of roasted or grilled meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken), fish, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and mushrooms.
Danger zones
Gravies, pies, battered fish, chips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, mushy peas, and any bread-based items are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable requesting substitutions and prioritizing simple, unprocessed components over traditional meal structures.
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Fried Sprats
Small, whole oily fish (sprats), lightly pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, served with a wedge of lemon. A…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Kippers with Butter
Salt-cured and smoked herring, typically pan-fried or grilled, served simply with a generous knob of melted bu…
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pork Scratchings
Crispy Pork Rinds
Crispy, salty deep-fried pork skin, a traditional pub snack. Naturally carb-free and rich in fat and protein.…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Jellied Eels
Traditional Jellied Eels
A traditional East End delicacy featuring chunks of stewed eel set in a savory, spiced aspic (jelly) made from…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
Stilton and Celery Salad
A classic and simple British starter or light accompaniment, featuring pungent Stilton cheese crumbled over cr…
2 net4 total2 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs (Keto Starter)
Hard-boiled eggs halved, with the yolks whipped into a creamy, savory filling using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard,…
3 net3 total0 fibre21 protein30 fat350 kcal
Fresh Crab Salad
Fresh Crab Salad with Mayonnaise and Mixed Leaves
A light yet satisfying salad featuring succulent fresh crab meat, often mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressin…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Grilled Dover Sole
Grilled Dover Sole with Butter and Capers (Omit Potatoes and Flour)
A whole Dover sole, delicately grilled to preserve its flavour and texture, served simply with a rich lemon bu…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Mint Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Mint Sauce and Buttered Asparagus
Succulent grilled lamb chops, a classic British main course, served with a vibrant fresh mint sauce. The keto …
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter and Green Salad
Succulent langoustines (similar to large prawns), grilled and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served wit…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Keto Scotch Egg
Keto Scotch Egg (Crustless, with Pork Mince)
A classic pub snack, traditionally a hard-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, …
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Pan-Fried Pigeon Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Bacon
Tender pan-fried pigeon breast, typically served medium-rare, accompanied by earthy wild mushrooms, crispy bac…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Pigs in Blankets
Sausages Wrapped in Bacon with Dijon Mustard
Small pork sausages wrapped in streaky bacon and baked or pan-fried until crispy. A popular accompaniment or s…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Potted Shrimp
Potted Shrimp with Gherkins and Lemon (Omit Toast)
Small, delicate brown shrimps preserved in seasoned clarified butter, often infused with mace and cayenne pepp…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein60 fat650 kcal
Smoked Haddock and Poached Egg
Smoked Haddock Fillet with Poached Egg and Buttered Greens
A simple yet comforting dish featuring a flaky, naturally smoked haddock fillet, often gently poached or grill…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked Salmon Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Lemon
Slices of premium smoked salmon served with rich cream cheese, briny capers, and fresh lemon wedges, presented…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
Steamed Whelks with Vinegar and Butter
A simple and authentic British seafood dish of fresh whelks, steamed until tender, served simply with drawn bu…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh Steamed Asparagus with Rich Hollandaise Sauce
Tender, steamed green asparagus spears generously topped with a classic, rich, and creamy Hollandaise sauce ma…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein34 fat375 kcal
Boiled Bacon with Buttered Cabbage and Mustard Sauce
Thick slices of slow-cooked or boiled bacon (often gammon or salt pork), served with tender buttered cabbage a…
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine with Pickled Vegetables
A rustic terrine made from tender shredded chicken and slow-cooked ham hock, set in its own jelly, served cold…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Clear Game Broth with Shredded Game/Chicken
Clear Game Broth with Shredded Game or Chicken
A light yet flavourful consommé made from a rich game stock (e.g., venison, pheasant, or chicken), gently simm…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein12 fat250 kcal
Creamed Spinach
Rich Creamed Spinach Side Dish
Fresh spinach wilted and simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and sometimes…
4 net7 total3 fibre6 protein28 fat300 kcal
Grilled Halibut with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Pan-Seared Halibut with Rich Butter Sauce and Greens
A luxurious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring a flaky grilled halibut fillet, served with tender aspa…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Grilled Venison Loin
Grilled Venison Loin with Reduced Red Wine Jus and Buttered Greens
Lean and flavorful grilled venison loin, served with a simple, unsweetened red wine reduction and buttered gre…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Roast Grouse with Bacon and Keto Gravy
A traditional game dish featuring a whole roasted grouse, often wrapped in bacon for moisture, served with a r…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Skate Wing with Black Butter and Capers
A classic dish featuring a tender skate wing, pan-fried and drizzled with a rich black butter sauce (beurre no…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
A classic English combination featuring silky slices of smoked salmon alongside creamy scrambled eggs, prepare…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Boiled Ox Tongue with Keto Parsley Sauce and Greens
Tender, slow-boiled ox tongue, thinly sliced and served with a rich, creamy, keto-friendly parsley sauce and a…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Braised Lamb Neck Fillet with Keto Vegetables
Tender lamb neck fillet, slow-braised until meltingly soft in a rich, aromatic stock with herbs and garlic, se…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette with a Side Salad
A fluffy omelette filled with mature English cheddar cheese and sautéed mushrooms, cooked in butter and served…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Chicken Liver Pâté (Keto-Modified)
Smooth Chicken Liver Pâté with Keto Crackers or Cucumber
A rich and creamy chicken liver pâté, often served as a sophisticated starter, made keto-friendly by replacing…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
Creamy Coleslaw (Keto-Modified)
Creamy Coleslaw (No Sugar)
A crisp and refreshing side dish made with finely shredded cabbage, a hint of grated carrot, and a rich, tangy…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal
Crispy Pork Belly Bites with Dijon Mustard Dip
Succulent chunks of slow-roasted pork belly, rendered until crispy and golden, served with a tangy, sugar-free…
5 net5 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Gammon Steak with Fried Eggs
Gammon Steak
A thick cut of cured pork (gammon), grilled or pan-fried, typically served with one or two fried eggs. A pub c…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (No Croutons, Keto Dressing)
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with generous slices of grilled chicken breast, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a cre…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Grilled Haddock with Lemon Butter
Grilled Haddock with Lemon Butter and Steamed Green Vegetables
A classic British white fish, grilled to perfection and served with a rich lemon butter sauce. Accompanied by …
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Dill Butter
A generous portion of Atlantic salmon fillet, expertly grilled and topped with a rich dill and butter sauce, s…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Mackerel Pâté with Keto Crudités
Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Cucumber & Celery Sticks
A rich and creamy pâté made from smoked mackerel, often blended with cream cheese, crème fraîche, or butter, s…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Pan-Fried Lamb Rump with Minted Greens
Seared Lamb Rump Steak with Buttered Minted Greens
Succulent lamb rump steak, pan-fried to perfection, served alongside fresh green vegetables lightly sautéed wi…
5 net10 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet with Braised Fennel and Lemon
Fresh mackerel fillet pan-fried to crispy perfection, known for its rich omega-3 content. Served with tender b…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
Crispy-skinned pan-fried sea bass fillet, typically served with a simple lemon butter sauce and seasonal green…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Poached Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise and Cucumber Salad
A classic cold dish featuring a perfectly poached salmon fillet, served with a creamy lemon-infused mayonnaise…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein58 fat720 kcal
Roasted Partridge with Bacon and Keto Greens
Whole Roasted Partridge with Crispy Bacon and Braised Greens
A succulent whole partridge, seasoned and oven-roasted, served alongside crispy pan-fried bacon and a generous…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream and Cucumber Ribbons
Flaky, rich smoked mackerel fillets, naturally full of flavour, perfectly complemented by a piquant horseradis…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat580 kcal
Soused Mackerel with Cucumber Salad
Pickled Mackerel Fillets with Fresh Cucumber Salad
Fresh mackerel fillets gently 'soused' (marinated and lightly cooked) in a vinegar-based brine with herbs and …
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Watercress, Crispy Bacon, and Stilton Salad
Fresh Watercress Salad with Crispy Bacon and English Blue Cheese
A refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, generous pieces of crispy bacon, crumbled English Stilton blu…
5 net7 total2 fibre22 protein48 fat525 kcal
Braised Beef with Horseradish Sauce and Greens
Slow-Cooked Beef with Creamy Horseradish & Wilted Spinach
Tender, slow-braised beef, typically a cut like chuck or brisket, cooked until falling apart. Served with a ta…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
Braised Red Cabbage with Juniper and Keto Spices
Slow-Cooked Red Cabbage with Juniper and Keto Spices
Slowly braised red cabbage, infused with juniper berries, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices, prepared wi…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein18 fat215 kcal
Brawn Terrine with Pickled Cucumber (No Bread)
Traditional Brawn Terrine with Pickled Cucumber (No Bread)
A classic cold pressed terrine made from seasoned pork head meat, set in its own natural jelly, served sliced …
6 net7 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Cauliflower and Cabbage Bubble and Squeak (Keto)
Keto Bubble and Squeak (Cauliflower and Cabbage)
A classic English side dish, traditionally made with leftover mashed potato and cabbage, here modified with ma…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
Celeriac Remoulade
Shredded celeriac mixed with a creamy, zesty mayonnaise-based dressing, often seasoned with Dijon mustard, cap…
6 net10 total4 fibre4 protein32 fat350 kcal
Cock-a-leekie Soup (Keto-Modified)
Chicken and Leek Broth with Cream
A warming traditional Scottish (often found in England) chicken and leek soup, presented as a rich broth witho…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein25 fat400 kcal
Devilled Kidneys (without Toast)
Spicy Devilled Lamb Kidneys with Keto Cream Sauce
A traditional, robust dish typically served as a starter or part of a substantial breakfast, featuring lamb ki…
6 net6 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Game Terrine with Green Salad
Classic Game Meat Pâté with Fresh Greens
A sophisticated starter featuring a blend of finely minced game meats (such as pheasant, venison, or rabbit) o…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini) sautéed in rich garlic butter with a hint of fresh parsley, until tend…
6 net8 total2 fibre6 protein23 fat250 kcal
Gloucestershire Old Spot Pork Chop with Buttered Cabbage
Pan-Fried Pork Chop with Sautéed Buttered Cabbage
A thick, juicy chop from the renowned Gloucestershire Old Spot pig, pan-fried to perfection, served simply wit…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
Grilled English Sausages with Mustard
Grilled English Sausages with Mustard and Steamed Greens
High-quality grilled English pork sausages, served with a dollop of Dijon mustard and a generous portion of st…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Hearty Lamb and Keto-Vegetable Broth
Traditional Lamb Broth with Keto-Friendly Root Vegetables
A warming, slow-cooked lamb broth packed with tender lamb pieces and a selection of keto-friendly vegetables, …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat475 kcal
Liver and Bacon
Liver and Bacon with Braised Greens (Omit Mash)
Pan-fried slices of tender calf's or lamb's liver served with crispy grilled bacon and a generous portion of b…
6 net12 total6 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Pan-fried Cod with Keto Tartare Sauce
Crispy Pan-fried Cod Fillet with Creamy Tartare Sauce
A flaky cod fillet pan-fried until golden, served with a rich, keto-friendly tartare sauce. This dish is prepa…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at an English restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Fried Sprats (0g net carbs), Kippers with Butter (0g net carbs), Pork Scratchings (1g net carbs), Jellied Eels (2g net carbs), Stilton and Celery Salad (2g net carbs) and Deviled Eggs (3g net carbs). Of the 292 English dishes in this guide, 94 are keto as served.
Is English food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates English food "Navigable" for keto. Adapting to English cuisine requires careful selection and significant modification of traditional dishes due to ubiquitous starches and sugars.
What English dishes should I avoid on keto?
Gravies, pies, battered fish, chips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, mushy peas, and any bread-based items are major carb traps.
How do I order English food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Grilled Dover Sole: confirm the fish is grilled or pan-fried without any flour or breading. Request no potatoes or other high-carb sides. For Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Mint Sauce: request mint sauce made without sugar. Omit any traditional carb sides like potatoes (roasted, mashed, chips) or peas.