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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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19 matching dishes

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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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 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