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Italian keto guide

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Italian food
459 dishes169 keto as served160 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Italian cuisine is easily adaptable for keto dieters willing to make conscious substitutions and avoid traditional carb staples.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include olive oil, cured meats (prosciutto, salami), various cheeses (Parmesan, Pecorino, mozzarella), fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli rabe, zucchini, and eggplant.

Danger zones

The biggest carb traps are pasta, pizza, risotto, bread products, sugary tomato sauces, flour-thickened sauces, and all traditional desserts.

Best for

This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters who can focus on meat, fish, cheese, and vegetable-based dishes, avoiding starches and sugars.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Italian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florentine Steak
A thick-cut, traditionally T-bone or porterhouse steak, typically seared rare to medium-rare over high heat, s…
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1 net2 total1 fibre90 protein70 fat1000 kcal
Quaglie al Forno con Pancetta
Baked Quails with Pancetta
Whole quails, typically two per serving, roasted until golden brown and succulent, often wrapped in or served …
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1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Acciughe Marinate
Marinated Anchovies
Fresh anchovies marinated in olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, and parsley. A classic antipasto, na…
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2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
Agnello Scottadito
Grilled Lamb Chops
Small, thin lamb chops (often rib or loin), typically grilled over coals until perfectly charred and juicy, se…
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2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein90 fat1105 kcal
Bresaola con Rucola e Grana Padano
Air-Dried Beef with Arugula and Grana Padano
Thinly sliced, air-dried cured beef (bresaola) served as a refreshing appetizer, accompanied by fresh peppery …
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2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Costata di Vitello alla Milanese (Non Impanata)
Veal Chop, Milanese Style (Unbreaded)
A thick, tender veal chop, traditionally breaded in Milanese style, but prepared unbreaded (grilled or pan-fri…
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2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
Costoletta di Vitello alla Griglia con Contorni Keto
Grilled Veal Chop with Keto Sides
A thick, bone-in veal chop grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, served with a side of …
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2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia con Erbette
Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs
Succulent lamb chops, grilled to your preferred doneness, seasoned simply with fresh Mediterranean herbs like …
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat720 kcal
Costolette di Cervo alla Griglia
Grilled Venison Chops (with Keto Sides)
Venison chops, simply grilled to highlight their rich, gamey flavor. Often served with a simple herb rub or a …
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2 net4 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Costolette di Maiale alla Griglia
Grilled Pork Chops
Thick-cut pork chops seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and Mediterranean herbs like rosemary or sage, then gr…
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2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Faraona al Forno
Roasted Guinea Fowl
Whole or half guinea fowl, roasted to perfection, often seasoned simply with olive oil, herbs, and lemon.…
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2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein45 fat700 kcal
Fegato d'Agnello Grigliato
Grilled Lamb Liver (with Keto Sides)
Fresh lamb liver, simply grilled to perfection, often with just olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes a squee…
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2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Orata al Forno con Erbe
Baked Sea Bream with Herbs and Olive Oil
A whole sea bream (or fillets) expertly baked until flaky and moist, infused with the flavors of fresh herbs (…
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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Sardine al Forno con Origano e Limone
Baked Sardines with Oregano and Lemon
Fresh sardines, seasoned with oregano, lemon slices, and extra virgin olive oil, then baked until tender and f…
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2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Sogliola al Limone
Pan-Seared Sole with Lemon Butter Sauce
Delicate fillets of sole lightly pan-seared until perfectly golden and flaky. The fish is then finished with a…
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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tonno alla Griglia
Grilled Tuna Steak
A substantial, thick-cut tuna steak, typically seared to a perfect rare or medium-rare, showcasing its firm, m…
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2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein16 fat460 kcal
Trippa Saltata (Senza Panatura)
Pan-Seared Tripe (Unbreaded)
Tripe (typically beef stomach) that has been pre-boiled until tender, then sliced and pan-seared until crispy.…
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2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Brodo di Manzo con Stracciatella
Beef Broth with Egg Drop
A classic Italian clear beef broth with a delicate 'stracciatella' (little rags) of whisked eggs and grated Pa…
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3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
Coniglio in Porchetta (Senza Pane)
Rabbit Roasted 'Porchetta Style' (No Bread Stuffing)
A traditional central Italian preparation where a rabbit is deboned, flattened, stuffed with aromatic herbs (r…
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3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pollo al Diavola
Devil's Chicken (Spicy Roasted Chicken)
A whole or half chicken flattened and grilled or roasted until crispy, seasoned intensely with chili flakes, g…
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3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein42 fat680 kcal
Porchetta (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly & Loin (with Keto Sides)
A classic Italian preparation of boneless pork roast, typically a whole pig or a large cut of pork belly and l…
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3 net5 total2 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Arrosto di Maiale
Roast Pork Loin with Herbs and Keto Sides
A flavorful and juicy pork loin, slow-roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs like rosemary and garlic. The …
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Asparagi con Uova al Tegamino
Asparagus with Fried Eggs
Fresh, tender asparagus spears, typically steamed or lightly blanched until crisp-tender, served with one or t…
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4 net8 total4 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
Gamberi alla Griglia
Grilled Shrimp
Fresh shrimp, simply grilled and often seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs like parsley.…
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4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat565 kcal
Pollo al Mattone con Contorni Keto
Chicken Under a Brick with Keto Sides
A whole or half chicken flattened and cooked under a heavy weight (traditionally a brick) to achieve incredibl…
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4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Cozze al Forno con Erbe e Aglio (Senza Pangrattato)
Baked Mussels with Herbs and Garlic (No Breadcrumbs)
Fresh mussels baked with garlic, parsley, oregano, olive oil, and white wine, specifically prepared without th…
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5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Cozze al Limone e Peperoncino
Mussels with Lemon and Chili
Fresh mussels steamed open in a light and zesty broth of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, a touch of chili flak…
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5 net6 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Insalata di Mare
Seafood Salad
A refreshing cold appetizer of mixed boiled or steamed seafood (typically octopus, calamari, shrimp, mussels, …
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5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
Vongole al Forno
Baked Clams
Fresh clams baked in their shells with a simple yet elegant preparation of garlic, olive oil, white wine, and …
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5 net5 total0 fibre30 protein20 fat320 kcal
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola
Steak with Pizzaiola Sauce
A classic Italian dish featuring pan-seared or grilled steak (typically sirloin or ribeye) topped with a savor…
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6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Costata di Manzo alla Griglia con Funghi Saltati
Grilled Ribeye with Sautéed Mushrooms
A generously sized ribeye steak, grilled to perfection, served with an ample portion of mushrooms simply sauté…
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6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Fegato di Vitello alla Griglia con Erbe
Grilled Calf Liver with Herbs
Slices of tender calf liver, simply grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. A nutr…
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6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Orata al Forno con Capperi e Olive (Senza Patate)
Baked Sea Bream with Capers and Olives (No Potatoes)
Whole sea bream baked with briny capers, olives, a minimal amount of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in oli…
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6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Zuppa di Cozze (Bianca)
Mussels Soup (White Wine Style, Without Bread)
Fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, served as a generous…
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6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat480 kcal
Bistecca Tagliata con Rucola e Grana
Sliced Steak with Arugula and Parmesan
Grilled or pan-seared steak, sliced and served over a bed of fresh arugula, topped with shavings of Grana Pada…
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6.5 net8 total1.5 fibre65 protein80 fat950 kcal
Agnello al Limone
Lamb with Lemon Sauce
Tender lamb chops or cutlets pan-fried and finished with a zesty sauce made from fresh lemon juice, butter, wh…
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7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Baccalà al Forno con Olive e Capperi
Baked Cod with Olives and Capers
Salt cod (baccalà), traditionally desalted, then baked with black olives, capers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and…
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7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Coda di Rospo con Pomodorini e Olive
Monkfish with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
A delicious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring firm-fleshed monkfish cooked with sweet cherry tomatoes…
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7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Coniglio in Umido
Braised Rabbit (Without Potatoes or Carrots)
Tender rabbit pieces slow-braised in a savory sauce typically made with white wine, herbs, tomatoes, and stock…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Faraona al Cartoccio con Funghi (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Guinea Fowl in Parchment with Mushrooms (No Carb Sides)
Guinea fowl pieces baked in parchment paper with an assortment of mushrooms, garlic, herbs (rosemary, thyme), …
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pesce Spada alla Siciliana
Sicilian Swordfish
Grilled or pan-seared swordfish steak, often served with a light topping of capers, olives, garlic, herbs, and…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat825 kcal
Piccata di Vitello
Veal Piccata
Delicate, thinly pounded veal cutlets pan-fried and served with a bright, tangy sauce made from lemon, butter,…
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7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat800 kcal
Vitello ai Funghi Porcini
Veal with Porcini Mushrooms
Tender slices of veal sautéed and served in a rich, earthy sauce made with fresh or rehydrated porcini mushroo…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Arrosto di Manzo con Verdure Keto
Roast Beef with Keto Vegetables
Slices of tender roasted beef, typically a leaner cut like sirloin or eye of round, seasoned simply with herbs…
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8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Baccalà alla Romana
Roman-Style Salt Cod (Without Potatoes)
Desalted cod cooked in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs. Traditionally served with potatoes,…
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8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
Calamari alla Griglia
Grilled Calamari
Fresh calamari (squid) marinated briefly in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled until tender wit…
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8 net8 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
Costolette di Manzo Brasate con Verdure a Basso Contenuto di Carboidrati
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Low-Carb Vegetables
Tender beef short ribs, slow-braised in a rich and savory liquid, resulting in intensely flavorful and fall-of…
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8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Girello di Vitello Arrosto con Verdure Keto
Eye of Round Roast Veal with Keto Vegetables
Lean, slow-roasted eye of round veal, thinly sliced and seasoned with herbs like rosemary and sage, served wit…
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8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Rognoni al Marsala
Kidneys in Marsala Sauce
Pan-fried veal or lamb kidneys cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with Marsala wine, often with onions or sha…
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8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Vitello al Marsala
Veal Cutlets with Marsala Wine Sauce
Tender veal cutlets, delicately pan-seared and simmered in a rich, savory sauce made with Marsala wine, beef b…
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8 net8 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles, usually pre-boiled or braised until tender, then grilled to achieve a beautiful char…
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9 net10 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat640 kcal
Spiedini di Carne
Meat Skewers
Grilled skewers of marinated meat cubes (typically beef, pork, or lamb) often interspersed with pieces of onio…
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9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein70 fat950 kcal
Spigola all'Acqua Pazza
Sea Bass 'Crazy Water' Style
Whole sea bass (or fillets) gently poached in a 'crazy water' broth of white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic, pa…
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9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Fegato con Cipolle
Sautéed Calf's Liver with Onions
Thinly sliced, tender calf's liver quickly pan-fried or sautéed to a delicate finish, served alongside a gener…
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10 net12 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat620 kcal
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Alici Fritte (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Fresh Anchovies (Unbreaded)
Fresh anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crispy and golden, seasoned simply with salt and lemon. Tradi…
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0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Costata di Vitello al Burro e Salvia
Veal Chop with Butter and Sage
A substantial bone-in veal chop (costata) pan-seared or grilled to perfection, then finished with a simple yet…
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0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein105 fat1200 kcal
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Orata alla Griglia con Olio e Limone
Grilled Sea Bream with Olive Oil and Lemon
Whole sea bream, gutted and scaled, expertly grilled to perfection, then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil …
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0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
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Carpaccio di Tonno o Spada
Tuna or Swordfish Carpaccio
Delicately thin slices of raw, high-quality tuna or swordfish, impeccably fresh, typically dressed simply with…
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1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
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Costata di Manzo alla Griglia
Grilled Ribeye Steak
A generously thick-cut ribeye steak, grilled to your preferred doneness and seasoned simply with salt and pepp…
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1 net1 total0 fibre85 protein70 fat1000 kcal
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Costoletta di Maiale alla Milanese (Non Impanata)
Pork Cutlet Milanese Style (Unbreaded)
A thin, bone-in pork cutlet, traditionally pan-fried in butter or olive oil until golden and crisp, served unb…
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1 net1 total0 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal