French keto guide
Safe Harbor
1,170 dishes192 keto as served81 with a photo
Keto friendliness
A luxurious safe harbor built on foundational fats; it is one of the easiest cuisines to maintain high fat ratios.
Top ingredients
Heavy cream, high-quality butter, diverse artisanal cheeses, duck confit, steak, and eggs.
Danger zones
The baguette is a staple, as are potatoes (frites, gratin); avoid roux-based (flour-thickened) sauces and delicate pastries.
Best for
High-fat, classic keto dieters who want rich, decadent meals without needing to drastically alter the chef's vision.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at French restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoHerbal Tea tisane (verveine, tilleul) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- KetoCafé Noisette · 1g net carbs as usually served
- KetoCitron Pressé · 2g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstCafé Crème · 6g net carbs as usually servedOrder a 'noisette' for less milk.
- Ask firstCafé Viennois · 8g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sans chantilly' (without the whipped cream).
- Ask firstCafé au Lait · 12g net carbs as usually servedOrder a 'noisette' instead.
Skip these
- SkipSyrup with Water sirop à l'eau · 20g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order eau gazeuse with lemon instead.
- SkipDiabolo · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order eau gazeuse with lemon instead.
- SkipCafé Gourmand · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order a plain café instead.
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Escargots de Bourgogne (modifié)
Burgundy Snails (modified)
Plump snails baked in individual depressions with copious amounts of garlic-parsley butter.…
2 net3 total1 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
Filet de Boeuf
Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Béarnaise
A classic elegant dish of tender beef tenderloin, often grilled or pan-seared to perfection, served with a ric…
2 net4 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Keto Sole Meunière
Pan-Seared Sole with Lemon Butter
Pan-fried Dover sole (or similar white fish) traditionally lightly dredged in flour, then served with browned …
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Cuisse de Canard Confite (Keto-Friendly)
Duck Confit with Sautéed Greens
A classic Gascon specialty featuring a duck leg cured and slowly cooked in its own fat until exquisitely tende…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Escargots de Bourgogne
Snails in Garlic-Herb Butter (No Bread)
A classic French appetizer featuring tender snails baked in individual shells with a rich and aromatic garlic,…
3 net4 total1 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
Filet de Bar Rôti
Roasted Sea Bass Fillet
A delicate fillet of sea bass, simply roasted or pan-seared to highlight its natural flavors. Often served wit…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Foie Gras Poêlé avec Légumes Verts Braisés
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Braised Greens
Luxurious pan-seared duck or goose liver, perfectly caramelized on the outside and rich on the inside, served …
3 net5 total2 fibre18 protein60 fat600 kcal
Grenouilles à la Provençale
Frog Legs Provençal
Succulent frog legs sautéed in a fragrant butter, garlic, and parsley sauce, often with a hint of lemon.…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Magret de Canard
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Green Beans
A thick, succulent cut of duck breast, typically pan-seared to achieve a crispy skin and a tender, rare to med…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Oeufs en Cocotte
Baked Eggs in Ramekins
Eggs baked in individual ramekins with cream, cheese, and often savory ingredients like ham or mushrooms. A si…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Poulet Rôti (modifié)
Roast Chicken (modified)
A classic whole or half roasted chicken, often seasoned simply and cooked until skin is crispy and meat is ten…
3 net5 total2 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
Sole Meunière (Keto)
Pan-Fried Sole with Brown Butter and Lemon (Keto Sides)
A classic French dish featuring fresh sole fillet, traditionally lightly dredged in flour, pan-fried in abunda…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Sole Meunière (Keto-Friendly)
Dover Sole with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Green Beans
Delicate Dover sole fillet, lightly pan-fried in butter until golden and flaky, then finished with a classic l…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Boudin Noir
Blood Sausage with Sautéed Spinach
A rich French blood sausage, typically made from pork blood, pork fat, and sometimes onions. Traditionally ser…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Confit de Canard
Duck Confit with Braised Greens
A classic dish from Gascony, duck leg cured with salt and herbs, then slow-cooked in its own fat until exquisi…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein70 fat880 kcal
Escargots au Beurre d'Ail
Snails in Garlic Herb Butter
Tender snails baked in individual shells or a ceramic dish, smothered in a rich mixture of garlic, parsley, an…
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
Escargots au Beurre Persillé
Snails in Garlic-Parsley Butter (No Bread)
Tender snails baked in individual shells (or a dish) with a rich mixture of butter, minced garlic, and fresh p…
4 net4 total0 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
Faux Steak Frites (Ribeye with Keto Sides)
Grilled Ribeye with Keto Sides
A succulent, perfectly grilled ribeye steak, traditionally served with French fries, is reimagined for keto wi…
4 net8 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Foie Gras Poêlé
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Greens
A luxurious delicacy of duck or goose liver, quickly pan-seared to achieve a crispy exterior and a meltingly r…
4 net6 total2 fibre15 protein65 fat700 kcal
Foie Gras Poêlé (Sans Accompagnements Sucrés)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras (Without Sweet Accompaniments)
Luxurious pan-seared duck or goose liver, often served simply with a rich, savory flavor profile. This modific…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Gigot d'Agneau
Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs (No Potatoes)
A succulent roast leg of lamb, typically seasoned with generous amounts of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then s…
4 net7 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Gigot d'Agneau (modifié)
Leg of Lamb (modified)
A tender, slow-roasted leg of lamb, often seasoned with garlic and herbs.…
4 net6 total2 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Magret de Canard (Keto-Friendly)
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Keto Vegetables
A succulent pan-seared duck breast, cooked to medium-rare with a crispy skin, paired with a simple pan sauce. …
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Magret de Canard (modifié)
Seared Duck Breast (modified)
A pan-seared duck breast, typically served medium-rare, with crispy skin and tender meat.…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Pâté de Campagne
Country-Style Pâté with Cornichons
A rustic, coarse-textured pâté made from pork liver and meat, herbs, and spices. Often served with bread or to…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Poulet Rôti avec Légumes Keto
Roast Chicken with Keto Vegetables
A classic whole roasted chicken, simply seasoned and cooked until golden brown and tender. Usually served with…
4 net8 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Saumon à l'Oseille
Salmon with Sorrel Sauce
Pan-seared or baked salmon fillet served with a classic rich and creamy sorrel sauce.…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Saumon Grillé/Poêlé avec Légumes Verts
Grilled/Pan-Seared Salmon with Green Vegetables
A simple yet elegant dish of perfectly cooked salmon, often grilled or pan-seared, served with naturally low-c…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sole Meunière
Pan-Fried Sole in Butter Sauce with Green Beans
Dover sole pan-fried in butter and served with a brown butter, lemon, and parsley sauce. Traditionally, the fi…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Sole Meunière avec Asperges
Pan-Fried Sole with Asparagus
A classic and simple French dish featuring whole sole fillets pan-fried in butter and served with a brown butt…
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Terrine de Campagne
Country Pâté
A rustic and hearty pâté made from a coarse mixture of ground pork, pork liver, and bacon, seasoned with herbs…
4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
Terrine de Campagne (modifié)
Country Pâté/Terrine (modified)
A rustic, coarse-textured pâté made from various cuts of pork and liver, often seasoned with herbs and spices.…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Carré d'Agneau
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Keto Vegetables
A tender rack of lamb, often crusted with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, roasted to perfection. Serve…
5 net9 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
Confit de Canard avec Légumes Verts
Crispy Duck Confit with Braised Greens
A succulent duck leg, slow-cooked in its own fat until tender, then pan-seared to achieve a crispy skin. Serve…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein78 fat900 kcal
Confit de Canard (modifié)
Duck Confit (modified)
A classic dish featuring duck leg slow-cooked in its own fat until tender, then seared until the skin is crisp…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein78 fat950 kcal
Gigot d'Agneau Rôti
Roast Leg of Lamb with Keto Vegetables
A succulent roasted leg of lamb, often seasoned with garlic and herbs. Naturally keto, but traditionally serve…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Plateau de Fromages
Cheese Platter
An assortment of various French cheeses, typically served with accompaniments.…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Steak au Poivre
Peppered Steak with Cream Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A classic French steak dish, typically a filet mignon or sirloin, pan-seared and generously coated with crushe…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Boudin Noir (modifié)
Blood Sausage (modified)
A traditional French black pudding, pan-fried until crispy, typically served with sautéed keto-friendly vegeta…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Entrecôte / Steak avec Légumes Keto Rôtis (modifié)
Ribeye Steak (modified)
A generously portioned ribeye steak, seared to perfection, often served with a rich butter sauce, accompanied …
6 net8 total2 fibre90 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Haricots Verts Amandine
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Butter
A simple yet elegant and naturally keto-friendly side dish consisting of tender blanched or steamed green bean…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
Oysters Rockefeller (No Breadcrumbs)
Baked Oysters with Spinach and Cheese
Fresh oysters on the half-shell, baked with a rich, flavorful topping typically consisting of butter, herbs (o…
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
Poulet Rôti avec Légumes de Saison
Herbed Roast Chicken with Seasonal Keto Vegetables
A perfectly roasted whole or half chicken, seasoned with herbs like rosemary and thyme, resulting in tender me…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Salade Niçoise (Keto Modified)
Keto Niçoise Salad with Tuna, Eggs, and Olives
A vibrant salad from Nice, featuring tuna, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, olives, anchovies, and typically tom…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
Steak au Poivre avec Accompagnements Céto
Grilled Steak with Peppercorn Sauce and Keto Sides
A thick-cut grilled steak (such as ribeye or filet mignon) served with a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce, accomp…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Steak Tartare
Classic Beef Tartare with Keto Greens
Finely hand-chopped raw beef tenderloin, traditionally seasoned with capers, shallots, Dijon mustard, parsley,…
6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Choucroute Garnie
Alsatian Sauerkraut with Smoked Meats
A hearty Alsatian dish featuring fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) braised with white wine and various cuts of sa…
7 net12 total5 fibre80 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Confit de Canard avec Chou Braisé
Duck Confit with Braised Cabbage
A succulent duck leg slowly cooked and preserved in its own fat, then crisped to perfection. Traditionally ser…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein80 fat950 kcal
Foie Gras Poêlé avec Réduction de Fruits Rouges Keto
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Keto Berry Compote
Delicately pan-seared duck or goose liver, achieving a crispy exterior and a rich, melt-in-your-mouth interior…
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein70 fat700 kcal
Keto Coq au Vin
Chicken in Red Wine Sauce with Mushrooms
A classic French stew featuring chicken pieces braised in a rich red wine sauce, often with lardons (bacon) an…
7 net9 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat850 kcal
Poulet Rôti
Roast Chicken with Provençal Vegetables
A whole chicken, expertly roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and tender, often seasoned wi…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein45 fat750 kcal
Rognons de Veau à la Moutarde
Veal Kidneys in Mustard Cream Sauce (Keto Sides)
Sautéed veal kidneys prepared in a rich, tangy cream sauce made with Dijon mustard, white wine, and often a to…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Bouillabaisse
Classic Provençal Fish Stew (No Croutons)
A traditional Provençal fish stew originating from Marseille, featuring a rich and complex soup made with at l…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein35 fat650 kcal
Coq au Vin (Keto Version)
Chicken Stew with Bacon and Mushrooms, Keto-Style
A classic French comfort food, this hearty stew features chicken pieces (often dark meat) braised in red wine …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Gratin de Chou-fleur à la Crème
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin with Gruyère
A rich and comforting casserole featuring tender steamed cauliflower florets baked in a creamy sauce made with…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
Moules Marinières
Mussels in White Wine Broth (No Frites)
Fresh mussels steamed open in a fragrant broth of white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs (like …
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Moules Marinières (Sans Frites ni Pain)
Mussels in White Wine, Butter, and Shallots (No Fries or Bread)
Fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of white wine, butter, shallots, and parsley. Traditionally served …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Steak au Poivre avec Haricots Verts
Pan-Seared Steak au Poivre with Green Beans
A classic pan-seared ribeye or sirloin steak, generously coated in cracked black peppercorns, served with a ri…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Boeuf Bourguignon (Keto Version)
Beef Stew with Bacon and Mushrooms, Keto-Style
A rich and deeply flavored beef stew where tender chunks of beef are slow-braised in red wine with bacon lardo…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Bouillabaisse (Sans Croûtons ni Rouille)
Provençal Fish Stew (No Croutons or Rouille)
A rich and flavorful Provençal fish stew featuring various types of fresh fish and shellfish in a saffron-infu…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at a French restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Oeufs en Cocotte (3g net carbs), Escargots au Beurre d'Ail (4g net carbs), Saumon Grillé/Poêlé avec Légumes Verts (4g net carbs), Haricots Verts Amandine (6g net carbs), Choucroute Garnie (7g net carbs) and Poisson en Papillote (9g net carbs). Of the 1,170 French dishes in this guide, 192 are keto as served.
Is French food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates French food "Safe Harbor" for keto. A luxurious safe harbor built on foundational fats; it is one of the easiest cuisines to maintain high fat ratios.
What French dishes should I avoid on keto?
The baguette is a staple, as are potatoes (frites, gratin); avoid roux-based (flour-thickened) sauces and delicate pastries. Dishes to skip include Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée (17g), Boeuf Bourguignon with Cauliflower Puree (26g), Steak au Poivre avec Purée de Chou-fleur (25g) and Ratatouille Niçoise (22g).
How do I order French food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Escargots de Bourgogne: say "Please, no baguette with the Escargots." For Filet de Boeuf: say "No potato sides, please. I'd like steamed or sautéed asparagus, green beans, or spinach. Béarnaise: authentic, no flour or sugar, please."
What can I drink at a French restaurant on keto?
Keto-friendly as served: Herbal Tea, Café Noisette and Citron Pressé. Fine with a small request (usually no sugar or syrup): Café Crème, Café Viennois and Café au Lait. Skip sugary drinks such as Syrup with Water, Diabolo and Café Gourmand.