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.
7 matching dishes
Arni Psito
Roasted Lamb
Slow-roasted lamb, often a shoulder or leg, cooked until incredibly tender and flavorful, seasoned with garlic…
4 net5 total1 fibre90 protein95 fat1150 kcal
Kotsi Xirino Psito
Roasted Pork Hock/Knuckle (No Potatoes)
Slow-roasted pork hock or knuckle, resulting in incredibly tender meat and crispy skin. Often seasoned with ga…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein70 fat900 kcal
Taramosalata
Fish Roe Dip (Keto Style, no Bread or Potato)
A vibrant and creamy dip made from salted cured fish roe, emulsified with generous amounts of extra virgin oli…
4 net4 total0 fibre10 protein38 fat400 kcal
Tyropita Filling (Crustless, Baked Feta and Egg)
Baked Feta and Cheese Egg Casserole
A rich, savory, and satisfying dish inspired by the traditional Greek cheese pie, but served without the phyll…
4 net4 total0 fibre41 protein60 fat720 kcal
Manouri Salata
Grilled Manouri Cheese Salad
Thick slices of mild, creamy grilled Manouri cheese (a fresh, soft Greek whey cheese) served over a bed of mix…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein52 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kopanisti (με Keto Dips)
Kopanisti Cheese Spread (with Keto Dippers)
A pungent, salty, and spicy cheese spread, traditionally from the Cycladic islands, made from a blend of ferme…
3 net3 total0 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Hoirino Psito Glykoksimouro (Keto-Style)
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with Sour-Sweet Herbs (Keto-Style)
A substantial slab of pork belly, slow-roasted until the fat renders perfectly and the skin is wonderfully cri…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein115 fat1300 kcal