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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Gourounopoulo Psito
Roasted Suckling Pig
Slow-roasted suckling pig, resulting in incredibly tender meat and crispy skin. A celebratory dish often found…
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Tsigarida
Crispy Fried Pork Fat/Cracklings
A rustic, traditional Greek dish made by rendering and frying pieces of pork fat and skin until they are exqui…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein90 fat900 kcal
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
Avgotaraho
Cured Fish Roe (Bottarga)
A delicacy of cured grey mullet roe, traditionally served thinly sliced, often drizzled with a little olive oi…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Lakerda
Salted Bonito/Tuna Slices
Thin slices of salted and cured bonito or tuna, typically served as a meze with olive oil and lemon.…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
Panseta Psiti
Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Belly
Succulent pork belly slow-roasted to achieve a perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. A rich and indulg…
1 net1 total0 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 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
Siglino
Mani Smoked Pork Preserved in Fat
A traditional delicacy from the Mani region, featuring pieces of lean pork (often shoulder or belly) that are …
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein55 fat600 kcal
Tsiladia
Roasted Pork Belly with Caul Fat (No Carbs)
A very traditional and rustic dish, especially from Crete. Pieces of pork belly or fatty pork wrapped in caul …
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein80 fat950 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
Arnisio Kefali Psito
Roasted Lamb Head (No Carbs)
A traditional dish of a whole lamb's head, slow-roasted until extremely tender, with crispy skin. Rich in fat …
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein65 fat850 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
Katsikisio Kefali Psito
Roasted Goat Head (No Carbs)
Similar to lamb head, a whole goat's head slow-roasted until tender with crispy skin. A very traditional and f…
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Kefalotyri Skaras
Grilled Kefalotyri Cheese
A thick slice of Kefalotyri, a hard, salty, and sharp sheep's milk cheese, grilled until slightly softened and…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 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
Myala Tiganita
Fried Lamb or Veal Brains
Delicately fried lamb or veal brains, often served simply with a squeeze of fresh lemon. A traditional, rich d…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein70 fat800 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
Ρόκα Σαλάτα με Παρμεζάνα
Arugula Salad with Parmesan
A refreshing salad made primarily with fresh arugula leaves, often topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and dres…
3 net5 total2 fibre10 protein23 fat250 kcal
Asparagia Skaras
Grilled Asparagus
Fresh asparagus spears grilled simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender-crisp. A healthy and natur…
3 net6 total3 fibre4 protein14 fat150 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
Kasseri Skaras
Grilled Kasseri Cheese
Slices of Kasseri cheese, a semi-hard yellow cheese, grilled until golden and slightly melted, often served wi…
3 net3 total0 fibre32 protein55 fat650 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
Paidakia
Grilled Lamb Chops
Juicy and tender lamb chops, simply seasoned with herbs and grilled to perfection, a staple of Greek cuisine.…
3 net4 total1 fibre90 protein95 fat1100 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
KAsoon
Σαρδέλες Πάστες
Salted Sardines (Meze)
Cured and salted sardines, often served as a traditional meze, typically with a drizzle of olive oil and a lem…
0 net0 total0 fibre25 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Ahinos
Sea Urchin Roe as Meze
Fresh sea urchin roe, typically served raw directly from the shell with a squeeze of lemon. A delicacy with a …
1 net1 total0 fibre10 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Astari Psito
Roasted Bone Marrow with Herbs
Luxurious beef or lamb bone marrow, roasted in its bone until soft and spreadable. Seasoned simply with sea sa…
1 net1 total0 fibre15 protein60 fat600 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
Καβουρμάς
Slow-Cooked & Cured Meat (e.g., Pork, Beef, Lamb)
A traditional dish, primarily from Northern Greece, featuring chunks of meat (often pork, beef, or lamb) slow-…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 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
KAsoon
Κάπαρη Σαλάτα
Caper Salad
A tangy and savory salad made primarily from capers, often mixed with finely chopped red onion, olive oil, and…
2 net4 total2 fibre2 protein15 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Gardoumpes Skaras
Grilled Lamb Offal Rolls
A traditional Greek delicacy consisting of various lamb offal (liver, heart, lung, spleen) chopped and wrapped…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Graviera Mezedaki
Graviera Cheese Slices as Meze
Thick slices of Graviera cheese, a hard, yellow, slightly sweet and nutty cheese from Crete, served plain as a…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Καρδιά Σχάρας
Grilled Heart (Lamb or Goat)
Skewer-grilled or pan-seared pieces of lamb or goat heart, typically marinated simply in olive oil, lemon juic…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Κεμπάπ Σχάρας (χωρίς πίτα)
Grilled Kebab (without pita)
Flavorful, elongated minced meat kebabs, typically a blend of beef and lamb or pork, seasoned with herbs and s…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Σκουμπρί Σχάρας
Grilled Mackerel
A whole fresh mackerel, expertly grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Seasoned simply wit…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Μπαρμπούνια Σχάρας
Grilled Red Mullet
Small, delicate red mullet fish, lightly seasoned and grilled whole. Known for their distinct, rich flavor. Se…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Katsiki Kapnistó
Smoked Goat Meat Platter
Tender, slow-smoked goat meat, often from specific regions like Crete or Mani. Typically seasoned with herbs a…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Katsikisia Paidákia Skáras
Grilled Goat Chops with Keto Sides
Tender and flavorful goat chops, often from young kid goat, marinated in olive oil, lemon, and wild Greek oreg…
2 net4 total2 fibre75 protein68 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Kephalotyri Mezedaki
Kefalotyri Cheese Slices as Meze
Slices of Kefalotyri, a hard, salty, and sharp sheep's milk cheese, often served simply as an appetizer. It ha…
2 net2 total0 fibre28 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Kritamos Salata
Pickled Sea Fennel Salad
Wild sea fennel (kritamos), often lightly blanched or pickled, served as a refreshing salad with olive oil and…
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein18 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Αρνί Καλαμάκι (χωρίς πίτα)
Lamb Skewers (without pita)
Succulent chunks of marinated lamb, grilled on skewers to tender perfection. Served as is, without the traditi…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Nefrada Tiganita
Pan-Fried Kidneys
A classic offal dish in Greek cuisine, consisting of lamb or pork kidneys, expertly cleaned, sliced, and pan-f…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Pastourmas
Cured Beef Pastirma Slices as Meze
Thinly sliced, highly spiced and air-dried cured beef (pastirma), served as a cold appetizer or meze. Known fo…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal