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.
26 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
Agriogourouno Stifado (Keto-Style)
Wild Boar Stew (No Potatoes or Carbs)
A rich and aromatic stew made with tender pieces of wild boar, braised in a flavorful tomato and red wine sauc…
11 net15 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Keto Moussaka (Melitzanes kai Mpesamel Apo Karnabati)
Keto Moussaka (Layers of Beef, Eggplant, and Cauliflower Béchamel)
A keto-friendly take on the classic Greek baked dish, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, tender…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
Keto Psari Plaki (χωρίς πατάτες)
Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Vegetables (No Potatoes)
A whole or fillet of white fish (such as cod, snapper, or sea bass) baked in a rich sauce of fresh tomatoes, o…
12 net17 total5 fibre45 protein52 fat680 kcal
Melitzanes Imam Baildi
Braised Eggplant with Tomato and Herbs (Keto)
Whole eggplants slowly baked and braised until incredibly tender, stuffed or topped with a rich, savory fillin…
12 net20 total8 fibre6 protein40 fat450 kcal
Mydia Saganaki
Mussels in Feta Tomato Sauce
Fresh mussels cooked in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Trad…
12 net15 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal
Kouneli Stifado
Rabbit Stew with Keto Sides
A rich and savory rabbit stew, slow-cooked in a robust tomato and red wine sauce with plenty of pearl onions, …
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Spetzofai
Greek Sausage and Pepper Stew
A rustic and flavorful stew originating from Pelion, featuring Greek country sausages, bell peppers (typically…
13 net18 total5 fibre50 protein65 fat850 kcal
Soupiés Stifado (Keto-Style)
Cuttlefish Stew with Red Wine and Herbs (Keto)
Tender cuttlefish stewed slowly in a rich sauce of red wine, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. The keto vers…
14 net18 total4 fibre60 protein60 fat850 kcal
Keto Sougania (Kreatopliroi)
Stuffed Onions with Ground Meat (Keto-Style)
Tender, hollowed-out large onions, slow-cooked or baked, traditionally stuffed with ground meat and rice. Modi…
15 net20 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 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
KAsoon
Kotopoulo me Bamies (Keto-Style)
Chicken and Okra Stew (Keto-Friendly)
A hearty and authentic Greek 'magirefta' (cooked dish) featuring tender pieces of chicken (often thigh or drum…
12 net22 total10 fibre45 protein65 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Domates kai Piperies Gemistes (me Tyri kai Votana)
Keto Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (with Cheese and Herbs)
Hollowed tomatoes and bell peppers baked, stuffed with a savory mixture of various Greek cheeses (like feta, k…
13 net18 total5 fibre22 protein38 fat480 kcal