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.
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Arni Souvla
Spit-Roasted Lamb
A whole lamb (or large cuts) slowly spit-roasted over charcoal for many hours, creating incredibly tender, jui…
1 net1 total0 fibre90 protein65 fat850 kcal
Sardeles Skaras
Grilled Sardines
Fresh sardines, often whole, simply grilled over charcoal until crispy, typically dressed with olive oil and l…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Apaki
Cretan Smoked Pork
A traditional Cretan delicacy consisting of lean pork loin, marinated in vinegar and wild herbs, then slowly s…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Brizola Mosxari Skaras
Grilled Beef Steak with Keto Sides
A seasoned beef steak (often a ribeye or sirloin cut) grilled to your preferred doneness, offering a robust an…
2 net4 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Elafi Skaras
Grilled Venison Steak (with Keto Sides)
Grilled venison steak, typically seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Usually served with starchy…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
Gavros Tiganitos (χωρίς αλεύρι)
Pan-Fried Anchovies (Flourless)
Small fresh anchovies pan-fried until crispy in olive oil, typically served with a squeeze of lemon. The keto …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
Glóssa Vrasth kai Saláta
Boiled Beef Tongue with Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Tender boiled beef tongue, sliced and served cold or at room temperature, dressed simply with extra virgin oli…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ψαροκαλαμάκι
Grilled Fish Skewers (Keto-Style)
Skewers of fresh, firm fish (such as swordfish, tuna, or white fish) grilled to perfection. Modified to remove…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
Katsiki Skaras
Grilled Goat Chops/Steak (with Keto Sides)
Tender and flavorful goat meat (often chops or steak) grilled over charcoal. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper…
2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat680 kcal
Kokoretsi
Spit-Roasted Lamb Offal (Keto-Style)
A traditional and highly flavorful Greek dish consisting of seasoned lamb offal (liver, heart, kidneys, sweetb…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Psaronefri Skaras
Grilled Pork Tenderloin (No Carb Sides)
Tender pork tenderloin, grilled to perfection and simply seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and oregano. A lean b…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
Astakós Skáras
Grilled Lobster
Fresh whole lobster, simply grilled to perfection and typically served with a drizzle of olive oil and a squee…
3 net3 total0 fibre80 protein50 fat800 kcal
Avga me Pastourma
Eggs with Cured Beef (Pastourma)
Fried or scrambled eggs served with pan-fried slices of pastourma, a highly seasoned and air-dried cured beef.…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein42 fat550 kcal
Brizola Xirini Skaras
Grilled Pork Chop with Keto Sides
A thick, juicy pork chop, often bone-in, seasoned simply and grilled to perfection. Naturally keto-friendly, s…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Gavros Marinátos
Marinated Anchovies with Olive Oil and Herbs
Fresh anchovies marinated in a tangy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs, served chilled as…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Htapodi Skaras
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles, boiled then grilled, seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and oregano, offering a unique …
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
Kouneli Psito
Roasted Rabbit (No Potatoes)
Tender whole rabbit or rabbit pieces slow-roasted until golden brown, often seasoned with garlic, lemon, orega…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Marides Tiganites (Keto-Style)
Keto Fried Small Fish (Lightly Dusted)
Small whole fish (like smelts or anchovies) pan-fried until crispy. Traditionally coated in flour before fryin…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Χοιρινό Ξιδάτο
Pork in Vinegar Sauce
Succulent pieces of pork (often belly or shoulder) slow-cooked or pan-fried with garlic, herbs, and a distinct…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
Soutzouki Skaras
Grilled Spicy Beef/Lamb Sausage (No Bread)
Spicy, dry-cured sausage (usually beef or lamb, sometimes mixed) grilled until lightly charred and heated thro…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Avga me Soutzouki
Fried Eggs with Spicy Cured Sausage
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring fried eggs alongside slices of soutzouki, a spicy, dry-cured beef o…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat780 kcal
Kalamaraki Skaras
Grilled Calamari
Fresh calamari, either whole small squid or tender rings, lightly marinated and then grilled to perfection wit…
4 net4 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat500 kcal
Kontosouvli Xirino
Spit-Roasted Pork (Thick Cut)
Large chunks of marinated pork, skewered and slow-roasted on a rotisserie spit over charcoal, resulting in ten…
4 net4 total0 fibre78 protein75 fat1000 kcal
Συκοτακια Τηγανητά
Pan-Fried Chicken Livers (No Flour)
Rich and flavorful chicken livers pan-fried until golden brown, typically with garlic, herbs, and a splash of …
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Psari Psito (e.g., Tsipoura Skaras)
Grilled Whole Fish (e.g., Grilled Sea Bream)
A whole fresh fish (commonly Tsipoura/Sea Bream or Lavraki/Sea Bass) simply grilled with olive oil, lemon, and…
4 net4 total0 fibre80 protein50 fat700 kcal
Arni Tigania
Sautéed Lamb Pieces with Herbs
Small pieces of tender lamb (often shoulder or leg) sautéed in olive oil, typically deglazed with a touch of w…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Bifteki Gemisto me Tyri
Cheese-Stuffed Beef Patty with Keto Sides
A large, flavorful beef patty (or patties) seasoned with herbs, stuffed with a blend of cheeses (e.g., gravier…
5 net6 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Katsikaki Lemonato
Goat in Lemon Sauce with Keto Sides
Tender slow-cooked goat meat (often shoulder or leg) braised in a rich, tangy lemon and olive oil sauce. Tradi…
5 net6 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Keto Avgolemono Chicken (Stewed Chicken in Lemon-Egg Sauce)
Stewed Chicken in Creamy Lemon-Egg Sauce
Tender pieces of chicken, typically succulent dark meat, stewed slowly until falling off the bone in a lusciou…
5 net5 total0 fibre72 protein68 fat950 kcal
Keto Avgolemono Soup (with Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Lemon-Egg Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice
A classic Greek comfort soup reimagined for keto, featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, tangy, and crea…
5 net7 total2 fibre57 protein48 fat720 kcal
Kotopoulo Skaras
Grilled Chicken Fillet/Steak
A simple and delicious grilled chicken breast or thigh fillet, often marinated lightly with olive oil, lemon j…
5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
Patsas
Tripe Soup (Keto-Style)
A traditional, hearty Greek soup made from slow-cooked beef or lamb tripe in a rich, savory broth, often seaso…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Kalamaki Xirino
Pork Souvlaki Skewers
Marinated cubes of tender pork, skewered and grilled, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal.…
6 net7 total1 fibre80 protein50 fat800 kcal
Katsikaki Vrasto
Braised Goat with Herbs (Keto)
Slow-cooked, tender goat meat (often from young goat, 'katsikaki') braised with aromatic herbs in its own juic…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Keto Biftekia
Keto Greek Beef Patties
Large, flavorful grilled or pan-fried patties made from seasoned ground beef, typically infused with herbs and…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal
Σικοταριά Αρνίσια
Lamb Offal Stew (Keto-Style, No Potatoes/Flour)
A rustic and flavorful stew made from various lamb offal parts (liver, heart, lungs, spleen), typically cooked…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein58 fat750 kcal
Souvlaki Kotopoulo
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken pieces, typically breast or thigh meat, grilled on skewers until tender and slightly charred…
6 net7 total1 fibre75 protein40 fat650 kcal
Souvlaki Mosxari
Grilled Beef Skewers
Cubes of marinated beef, usually tenderloin or sirloin, grilled on skewers. While less common than pork or chi…
6 net7 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Arni Vrasto
Braised Lamb with Herbs (Keto)
Tender, slow-braised lamb, typically from the leg or shoulder, cooked with herbs like oregano and bay leaf in …
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Χταπόδι Σαλάτα
Chilled Octopus Salad (Keto-Style)
Tender, pre-cooked octopus, chilled and tossed with a simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. A refr…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Keto Psarosoupa
Keto Fish Soup (no potatoes or rice)
A hearty and nourishing Greek fish soup, made keto by omitting traditional potatoes or rice. Features tender w…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Kreatosoupa (Keto-Style)
Traditional Beef/Lamb Clear Soup (Keto)
A comforting clear soup made with tender pieces of beef or lamb, simmered with aromatic vegetables to create a…
7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Arni Lemonato
Lamb with Lemon & Herb Sauce (No Carb Sides)
Succulent pieces of lamb, often stewed or slow-roasted, in a bright and tangy lemon-infused sauce with fresh h…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Keto Gemista (Kreatopliroi)
Keto Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini (Meat-Filled, no Rice)
Bell peppers and zucchini stuffed with a hearty, seasoned ground meat mixture (instead of rice) and baked in a…
8 net14 total6 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kotopoulo Lemonato
Lemon Chicken
Tender chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) baked or pan-fried in a savory sauce bursting with the bright f…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat700 kcal
Mydia Achnista
Steamed Mussels with Garlic and White Wine
Fresh mussels steamed open in a flavorful broth of garlic, white wine, and herbs, often with a touch of olive …
8 net8 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat500 kcal
Htapodi Krassato (Keto-Style)
Octopus in Red Wine Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender octopus simmered in a rich red wine sauce with onions and herbs. Traditionally served with rice or pota…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein35 fat580 kcal
Keto Gyros Plate
Shaved Rotisserie Pork/Chicken Plate (No Pita, No Fries)
Generous serving of vertically roasted, thinly sliced pork or chicken gyros meat, seasoned with traditional Gr…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Kokoras Krasatos
Rooster in Wine Sauce with Keto Sides
A traditional slow-cooked dish featuring tender rooster (or chicken) braised in a rich, deeply flavored red wi…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Mageritsa (Keto-Style)
Lamb Offal Soup with Avgolemono (Keto)
A traditional Greek Easter soup made with lamb offal (liver, heart, lungs, intestines) and fresh herbs, thicke…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Arni Kleftiko
Slow-Cooked Lamb Kleftiko (no potatoes)
Tender, slow-cooked lamb (traditionally baked in parchment or foil) with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garli…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika (Spiced Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce with Keto Sides)
Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Delicious elongated meatballs, originating from Smyrna, known for their distinctive seasoning with cumin and g…
10 net15 total5 fibre56 protein66 fat880 kcal
Sykoti Tiganito
Pan-Fried Beef Liver
Thin slices of beef liver, typically pan-fried in olive oil or butter until tender, often with a hint of garli…
10 net10 total0 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Bakaliáros Tiganitós (Keto-Style, Χωρίς Αλεύρι)
Keto-Style Pan-Fried Cod (No Flour)
Fresh cod fillets, lightly seasoned and pan-fried without a traditional flour batter to create a crispy, golde…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Πέρδικα Σχάρας
Grilled Partridge
A whole or halved partridge, typically grilled over charcoal until tender and slightly crispy. Seasoned simply…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Γαλέος Μαρινάτος
Marinated Smooth-hound Shark (cold meze)
A traditional cold meze featuring smooth-hound shark (galeos), typically boiled or steamed, then marinated in …
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein20 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Máxoula Xirini Skaras
Grilled Pork Cheeks
Tender and flavorful pork cheeks, often marinated briefly in olive oil, lemon juice, and wild oregano, then gr…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Splína Skáras
Grilled Spleen
Grilled slices of lamb or beef spleen, a traditional and often overlooked offal dish in Greece, known for its …
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Thymarakia Skaras
Grilled Lamb Sweetbreads
Grilled lamb sweetbreads, a delicate and rich offal, typically seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and lemon. A…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Barboúnia Tiganitá (Keto-Style)
Fried Red Mullet (Flourless)
Fresh red mullet, a highly prized fish in Greece, typically lightly dusted with flour and pan-fried until cris…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal