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.
46 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
KAsoon
Provatina Skaras
Grilled Mutton Chops/Steak
Flavorful cuts of mutton, typically chops or steak, simply grilled to perfection and seasoned with olive oil, …
2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Salahi Skaras
Grilled Skate Fish
Fresh skate wing, grilled until tender, with its unique, delicate texture and mild flavor. Typically seasoned …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein25 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Xirini Tigania
Pork Bites Sautéed with Herbs and Lemon
A popular Greek meze (appetizer) featuring tender cubes of pork, pan-fried to perfection with a generous amoun…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Agriogourouno Psito me Votana
Roasted Wild Boar with Herbs
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring wild boar, slow-roasted to tender perfection with aromatic Greek herbs l…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Astakos Salata
Lobster Salad (Olive Oil & Lemon)
Chilled, tender lobster meat tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and finely chopped herbs l…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Γαρίδες Σχάρας
Grilled Prawns
Large, succulent prawns (shrimp) grilled simply with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and oregano. A popular and…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Hoirinó Psitó me Rigani kai Lemonáto
Roast Pork with Oregano and Lemon
A succulent pork roast, often a shoulder or leg cut, slow-roasted until tender with a crispy exterior. Seasone…
3 net5 total2 fibre85 protein80 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Kotópoulo Gemistó me Tyri kai Mpeikon
Chicken Stuffed with Cheese and Bacon
Chicken breast stuffed with a savory mixture of cheese (often kasseri or graviera) and crispy bacon, then pan-…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein68 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Mosxarisies Plakes Skaras
Grilled Beef Ribs with Keto Sides
Succulent, char-grilled beef short ribs, often marinated simply with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and salt, cook…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein88 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Omeleta me Tyri kai Ham
Omelette with Cheese and Ham/Bacon
A simple yet satisfying Greek-style omelette, typically prepared with several eggs, a generous amount of local…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Thrapsala Skaras
Grilled Large Squid Steaks
Thick steaks of large squid (Thrapsala), expertly grilled to a tender yet slightly charred perfection, typical…
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein20 fat480 kcal