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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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Anatra al Forno con Erbe Aromatiche (Senza Salsa all'Arancia)
Roasted Duck with Aromatic Herbs (Orange Sauce Omitted)
Crispy-skinned roasted duck, typically a leg or breast, generously seasoned with traditional Italian aromatic …
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1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
Costoletta di Maiale al Burro e Salvia
Pan-fried Pork Chop with Butter and Sage (without Breading)
A succulent pork chop pan-fried until golden, flavored simply with fresh sage leaves and generous amounts of r…
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1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein63 fat740 kcal
Pancetta Arrotolata e Grigliata
Grilled Rolled Pancetta with Keto Sides
Thick-cut slices of rolled pancetta (Italian cured pork belly) grilled until golden and slightly crispy, highl…
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1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Animelle Saltate (Senza Panatura)
Pan-Seared Sweetbreads (Unbreaded)
Sweetbreads (thymus gland), traditionally prepared by blanching, pressing, then pan-searing. Often lightly flo…
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2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
Bollito di Lingua con Olio d'Oliva e Limone (Senza Salsa Verde o Contorni Carboidrati)
Boiled Beef Tongue with Olive Oil and Lemon (No Salsa Verde or Carb Sides)
Tender, thinly sliced boiled beef tongue, served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a wedge o…
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Branzino al Sale
Salt-Crusted Sea Bass
A whole sea bass baked in a thick crust of coarse sea salt. The salt crust locks in moisture and gently season…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat430 kcal
Cervello Saltato (Senza Panatura)
Pan-Seared Brains (Unbreaded)
Brains, typically from veal or lamb, prepared by blanching and then pan-searing until tender and slightly cris…
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2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
Lingua Salmistrata in Salsa Verde
Cured Beef Tongue with Green Sauce
Tender, thinly sliced cured beef tongue, often served chilled or at room temperature, accompanied by a vibrant…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Pancia di Maiale Croccante
Crispy Pork Belly with Keto Sides
Slow-cooked and then roasted or pan-fried pork belly, resulting in incredibly tender meat and a wonderfully cr…
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2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat850 kcal
Sardine alla Griglia
Grilled Sardines
Whole fresh sardines, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes with a touch of garlic or oreg…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Sformato di Spinaci con Formaggio
Baked Spinach and Cheese Flan
A savory baked flan or soufflé-like dish, prepared with puréed or finely chopped spinach, eggs, heavy cream, a…
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2 net7 total5 fibre41 protein65 fat810 kcal
Acciughe al Verde
Anchovies with Green Sauce
Salted anchovies (often fresh or cured in oil) dressed with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh parsley, gar…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
Affettati Misti
Mixed Cured Meats Plate
A selection of assorted Italian cured meats such as prosciutto crudo, salame, coppa, and speck, typically serv…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
Brodo di Pesce
Fish Broth
A light and flavorful Italian fish broth, typically made from fish bones, heads, or lean fish fillets, simmere…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net4 total1 fibre10 protein15 fat180 kcal
Fegatini di Pollo al Burro e Salvia (Senza Crostini)
Chicken Livers with Butter and Sage (No Crostini)
A rich and flavorful dish of pan-fried chicken livers, traditionally sautéed in butter with fresh sage. Often …
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3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Lumache al Burro e Aglio
Snails with Butter and Garlic
A classic preparation of snails (typically land snails), usually cooked in their shells or served out of them,…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
Rene di Vitello al Forno
Baked Veal Kidney
A less common but authentic Italian dish, featuring veal kidney baked with herbs, garlic, white wine, and ofte…
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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Salsiccia al Mirto (Grigliata) con Contorno Keto
Grilled Myrtle Sausage with Keto Side
A specialty from Sardinia, this robust pork sausage is flavored with myrtle berries and leaves, giving it a un…
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3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Burro e Alici
Butter and Anchovies
A traditional, simple, yet elegant appetizer of high-quality butter served alongside savory salted anchovy fil…
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0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein41 fat400 kcal
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Midollo alla Griglia
Grilled Bone Marrow (Keto)
Beef bone marrow, typically cut lengthwise (canoe cut) and grilled or roasted until the rich, fatty marrow is …
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0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein60 fat600 kcal
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Sgombro Sott'Olio
Mackerel in Olive Oil
Flaky mackerel fillets, meticulously preserved in high-quality olive oil, offering a rich and savory appetizer…
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0 net0 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Acciughe sotto Sale con Olio e Prezzemolo
Salted Anchovies with Olive Oil and Parsley
A simple and authentic Italian appetizer. Desalted anchovy fillets are typically served whole or lightly chopp…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Agnello Fritto (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Lamb (No Breading)
Succulent pieces or chops of lamb (e.g., small rib chops or shoulder cuts) pan-fried or deep-fried until wonde…
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1 net1 total0 fibre68 protein60 fat825 kcal
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Lardo di Colonnata con Erbe
Cured Lardo with Herbs (Keto, no bread)
Paper-thin slices of Lardo di Colonnata, a highly prized cured pork fat from Tuscany, seasoned with a blend of…
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1 net1 total0 fibre5 protein50 fat480 kcal
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Petto di Faraona con Lardo e Rosmarino
Guinea Fowl Breast with Lardo and Rosemary
Succulent guinea fowl breast, roasted or pan-seared, traditionally wrapped or basted with thin slices of lardo…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein78 fat950 kcal
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Ricci di Mare Crudi
Raw Sea Urchin
Fresh sea urchin roe (gonads), served raw directly from the shell. A delicate, briny, and unique seafood delic…
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1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Baccalà Fritto (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Cod (Unbreaded)
Desalted cod (baccalà), cut into succulent pieces, lightly seasoned and then pan-fried or deep-fried in olive …
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Capitone Fritto (Keto)
Fried Eel (Keto, No Breading)
A traditional dish, especially enjoyed during holidays in Southern Italy. Fresh eel pieces are simply seasoned…
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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
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Cervella Fritte (Senza Panatura)
Fried Calves' Brains (without breading)
A classic Italian offal dish, calves' brains are typically par-boiled, then sliced and pan-fried or shallow-fr…
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2 net2 total0 fibre20 protein70 fat710 kcal
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Culatello di Zibello con Scaglie di Parmigiano e Olio Extra Vergine d'Oliva
Culatello Ham with Shaved Parmesan and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Thinly sliced, prized cured ham (Culatello di Zibello PDO) served with generous shavings of aged Parmigiano Re…
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2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Formaggio in Padella
Pan-Fried Cheese (e.g., Caciocavallo, Provolone)
Slices of firm, flavorful Italian cheese (such as caciocavallo, provolone, or scamorza) pan-fried until golden…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat970 kcal
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Pecorino al Forno con Rosmarino
Baked Pecorino with Rosemary
A simple yet rich appetizer featuring a generous block of Pecorino Romano cheese baked until warm and slightly…
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2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein42 fat500 kcal
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Porceddu
Sardinian Roast Suckling Pig
A quintessential Sardinian dish, 'Porceddu' is a whole suckling pig, slow-roasted over myrtle wood or aromatic…
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2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
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Testina di Agnello al Forno (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Roast Lamb's Head (Keto)
A classic, rustic regional dish featuring a whole lamb's head, seasoned liberally with garlic and rosemary, th…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Uova al Cereghino
Fried Eggs with Sage and Butter
A Lombard classic: simple fried eggs cooked in abundant butter with fresh sage leaves until the whites are set…
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2 net2 total0 fibre24 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Uova al Tegamino con Pancetta
Fried Eggs with Crispy Pancetta
A classic simple dish featuring two or three eggs fried to your preference (typically with runny yolks) and se…
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2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Uova Fritte al Tartufo
Fried Eggs with Truffle
Simple yet luxurious, this dish features perfectly fried eggs elevated with the distinctive aroma and flavor o…
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2 net2 total0 fibre18 protein38 fat420 kcal
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Ventricina
Spicy Cured Pork Sausage (Spread/Slices)
A distinct and robustly flavored cured pork sausage, often from Abruzzo, known for its spicy kick and rich tex…
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2 net2 total0 fibre28 protein40 fat480 kcal
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Fegato d'Oca Scottato
Seared Goose Liver (Keto)
A luxurious delicacy, goose liver (foie gras) is pan-seared to a perfect golden crust with a rich, melting int…
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3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein80 fat850 kcal
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Formaggio di Capra al Forno con Erbe
Baked Goat Cheese with Herbs
A simple yet elegant appetizer of soft goat cheese, baked until warm and slightly melty, infused with fresh he…
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3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Formaggio Fuso con Noci (Senza Pere)
Melted Cheese with Walnuts (No Pears)
A delightful and indulgent appetizer featuring rich, melted Italian cheese (such as Fontina or Taleggio), serv…
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3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
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Gorgonzola al Cucchiaio
Creamy Gorgonzola
A decadent serving of creamy, pungent Gorgonzola cheese, traditionally eaten with a spoon or paired with low-c…
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3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal