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.
9 matching dishes
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
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Brandade de Nîmes (Sans Pommes de Terre)
Nîmes-Style Salt Cod Puree (Potato-Free)
A savory emulsion of flaked salt cod, garlic, and high-quality olive oil, characteristic of the Nîmes region. …
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein70 fat805 kcal
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Jambon Persillé de Bourgogne (Servi Sans Pain)
Parsleyed Ham Terrine (Served Without Bread)
A traditional Burgundian cold cut, made from tender pieces of ham suspended in an aspic flavored with fresh pa…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Omelette du Fromage
Classic French Cheese Omelette
A light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked French omelette, generously filled with melted, rich cheese (such as Gru…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Pintade Rôtie aux Olives et au Thym
Roasted Guinea Fowl with Olives and Thyme
Whole or half guinea fowl, roasted until golden and juicy, infused with the savory flavors of olives and fresh…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Sole de Douvres Meunière (Sans Farine)
Pan-Fried Dover Sole in Brown Butter Sauce (No Flour)
A classic, elegant preparation of fresh Dover sole, pan-fried and served with a simple yet exquisite sauce of …
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Sole Meunière Sans Pommes de Terre
Pan-Fried Sole with Butter and Lemon (without potatoes)
Delicate sole fillet, pan-fried until golden, traditionally dredged in flour but can be prepared without or wi…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Sole Poêlée au Beurre Citronné
Pan-Seared Sole with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Asparagus
A delicate sole fillet pan-seared until perfectly cooked, then finished with a simple, tangy lemon-butter sauc…
3 net5 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal