Greek keto guide
Safe Harbor
230 dishes118 keto as served128 with a photo
Keto friendliness
A Mediterranean haven for keto, naturally emphasizing olive oil, fatty meats, and low-carb vegetables over heavy starches.
Top ingredients
Souvlaki (grilled meat skewers), feta cheese, halloumi, kalamata olives, copious olive oil, and fresh salads.
Danger zones
Pita bread is served with everything; beware of potatoes roasted in lemon juice, and phyllo dough pastries like baklava.
Best for
Clean keto and Mediterranean-keto dieters seeking heart-healthy fats, fresh flavors, and simple grilled proteins.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Greek restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoMountain Tea tsai tou vounou (τσάι του βουνού) · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstGreek Coffee ellinikós kafés (ελληνικός καφές) · 4g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sketo' (σκέτο, plain). 'Metrio' is medium; 'glyko' is sweet.
- Ask firstFreddo Espresso · 10g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sketo'.
- Ask firstFrappé frappé (φραπέ) · 15g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sketo' (no sugar). A splash of milk adds about 2g.
- Ask firstFreddo Cappuccino · 15g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'sketo'. The milk foam still adds about 4g.
Skip these
- SkipSour Cherry Drink vyssináda (βυσσινάδα) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order sparkling water with lemon instead.
- SkipGreek Orange Soda portokaláda (πορτοκαλάδα) · 33g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order sparkling water with lemon instead.
- SkipAlmond Syrup Drink soumada (σουμάδα) · 35g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order mountain tea instead.
15 matching dishes
Hoirino me Selino Avgolemono
Pork with Celery and Egg-Lemon Sauce (No Celery Root)
Tender chunks of pork (often shoulder or leg) slow-cooked with celery stalks in a classic creamy, tangy avgole…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Arnaki Fricassee (Keto-Style)
Lamb Fricassee with Wild Greens in Lemon-Egg Sauce
Tender pieces of lamb stewed with hearty wild greens (such as endive or romaine lettuce) and finished with a r…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Keftedes
Greek Meatballs
Flavorful, aromatic meatballs made with ground meat (beef or pork/beef mix), herbs, onion, and garlic, typical…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Manitaria Gemista
Stuffed Mushrooms (Keto-Style)
Large mushroom caps (often portobello or crimini) stuffed with a savory filling of cheeses, herbs, and sometim…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Garides Saganaki
Shrimp Saganaki (Shrimp with Feta & Tomato)
Plump shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic, and sometimes a hint of ouzo, th…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Pappoutsakia
Stuffed Eggplant with Savory Meat Filling (keto béchamel)
Oven-baked eggplant halves, hollowed out and filled with a rich, savory ground meat and tomato sauce, topped w…
9 net16 total7 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Keto Dolmades Avgolemono (Kreatopliroi)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat (no rice, egg-lemon sauce)
Savory grape leaves stuffed with a seasoned ground meat and herb mixture (without rice), simmered until tender…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Giouvetsi (Mosxari me Karnabati Rizi)
Beef Stew with Cauliflower Rice (Keto-Style Giouvetsi)
A hearty and comforting beef stew, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices (like cinnamon and …
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Keto Pastitsada (Με Κουνουπίδι Ρύζι)
Keto Pastitsada with Cauliflower Rice
A keto interpretation of the classic Corfiot dish. Tender beef (or rooster) stewed in a rich, spiced tomato sa…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Keto Spanakopita Filling (Crustless)
Spinach and Feta Egg Bake (No Phyllo)
A rich and savory bake featuring a generous mixture of fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and often other ch…
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Αρνί με Αγκινάρες
Lamb with Artichokes (Keto-Style)
A traditional spring stew featuring tender pieces of lamb cooked slowly with artichoke hearts in a savory lemo…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Arni me Selino (Keto-Style)
Lamb and Celery Stew (Keto-Style, No Avgolemono)
Tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with celery, onions, and fresh herbs (like dill and parsley) in a light, savory…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kouneli Krasáto (Keto-Style)
Rabbit in Red Wine Sauce (Keto-Style)
Tender pieces of rabbit braised slowly in a rich red wine sauce with garlic, herbs, and a touch of tomato, res…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Χοχλιοί Στιφάδο (χωρίς πατάτες)
Snail Stew (without potatoes)
A rustic and flavorful stew featuring snails cooked in a rich tomato sauce with plenty of onions, garlic, and …
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Soupiés me Spanáki (Keto-Style)
Cuttlefish with Spinach (Keto-Style)
A classic Lenten dish, adapted for keto, where tender pieces of cuttlefish are slowly braised with fresh spina…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein58 fat750 kcal