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.
3 matching dishes
Keto Briam (No Potatoes)
Baked Mixed Vegetables (Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Tomato, No Potatoes)
A hearty baked vegetable dish, typically featuring eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, slow-baked …
17 net25 total8 fibre6 protein35 fat400 kcal
Keto Gigantes Plaki (Braised Cauliflower with Tomato and Herbs)
Braised Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce
A keto-friendly adaptation of the beloved Greek baked beans, this dish features large cauliflower florets slow…
18 net29 total11 fibre5 protein42 fat500 kcal
Keto Fasolakia Lathera (Green Beans in Tomato Sauce, No Potatoes)
Green Beans Stewed in Tomato and Olive Oil
A vibrant and flavorful Greek vegetable dish where fresh green beans are slow-cooked in a rich olive oil and t…
20 net32 total12 fibre5 protein42 fat510 kcal