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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
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
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 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
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
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
Sogliola al Burro Nocciola e Limone
Pan-Seared Sole with Brown Butter and Lemon
Delicate sole fillet, pan-seared until perfectly cooked, then bathed in a classic brown butter sauce infused w…
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2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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Baccalà in Bianco con Olio e Aglio (Senza Patate)
Salt Cod with Olive Oil and Garlic (No Potatoes)
Flaked salt cod, rehydrated and gently cooked or simmered in olive oil with garlic and parsley. Typically serv…
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2 net2 total0 fibre42 protein32 fat480 kcal
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Calamari Fritti (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Tender rings and tentacles of calamari, lightly seasoned and quickly fried in a keto-friendly oil until golden…
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2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat700 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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Capretto al Forno con Rosmarino
Baked Kid Goat with Rosemary
Tender kid goat (capretto) roasted in the oven until perfectly cooked, infused with the fragrant aroma of fres…
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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 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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Colombaccio al Forno (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Roast Woodpigeon (Keto)
A whole woodpigeon, a lean and flavorful game bird, expertly roasted until tender. It's typically seasoned sim…
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2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Costolette di Capretto al Forno
Baked Kid Goat Chops with Herbs
Tender and flavorful kid goat chops, typically baked with olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs like rosemary …
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Filetto di Cinghiale alla Griglia
Grilled Wild Boar Fillet
A lean and flavorful wild boar fillet, grilled to perfection and typically served simply with a drizzle of rob…
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2 net3 total1 fibre68 protein42 fat675 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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Rana Fritte (Keto)
Fried Frogs' Legs (Keto, No Breading)
A regional delicacy from Northern Italy, frogs' legs are lightly seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until go…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Calamari Gratinati al Forno (Senza Pangrattato)
Baked Gratinated Calamari (No Breadcrumbs)
Tender calamari rings and tentacles baked until golden and slightly crispy, seasoned with garlic, fresh parsle…
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3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
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Cappone Ripieno (Farcitura Keto)
Stuffed Capon (Keto Stuffing)
A traditional festive whole capon (castrated rooster) roasted with a savory, low-carb stuffing made from groun…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Dentice al Forno con Erbe
Baked Snapper with Herbs
A whole snapper, typically baked with fresh Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, slices of l…
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3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 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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Filetto di Pesce Bianco al Vapore con Olio d'Oliva e Prezzemolo
Steamed White Fish Fillet with Olive Oil and Parsley (with Keto Greens)
A light and fresh white fish fillet (such as cod, halibut, or hake, avoiding specific fish on the excluded lis…
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3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 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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Gallo alla Valdostana (Keto)
Chicken Valdostana Style (Keto)
Pan-fried chicken breast (or thigh) topped with savory prosciutto and melted Fontina cheese, seasoned with tra…
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3 net4 total1 fibre68 protein48 fat725 kcal
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Insalata di Polpo (Senza Patate)
Octopus Salad (Without Potatoes)
A refreshing salad featuring tender, boiled octopus, often served cold with crisp celery, vibrant lemon juice,…
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3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Involtini di Manzo con Prosciutto e Formaggio
Beef Rolls with Prosciutto and Cheese
Thin slices of tender beef (manzo) rolled around flavorful prosciutto and a slice of melting cheese (like prov…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Petto di Pollo Ripieno con Prosciutto e Formaggio
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Prosciutto and Cheese
Chicken breast pounded thin and rolled around a savory filling of prosciutto and melted cheese (such as provol…
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3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Pollo Disossato al Limone e Rosmarino
Boneless Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
Succulent boneless chicken pieces (such as thighs or breast) pan-seared or oven-baked, bathed in a vibrant sau…
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3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Tagliata di Manzo al Rosmarino (con Contorno Keto)
Sliced Beef Steak with Rosemary (with Keto Side)
Expertly grilled beef steak, typically sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced and served medium-rare, simply seasone…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Testina di Vitello in Insalata con Vinaigrette
Calf's Head Salad with Vinaigrette
Tender, thinly sliced boiled calf's head meat, typically served cold as an antipasto or light meal, dressed wi…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Triglie in Bianco (Keto)
Red Mullet in White Wine and Herb Sauce (Keto)
A delicate and flavorful preparation of red mullet, typically cooked 'in bianco' (white) with olive oil, garli…
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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Vitello con Capperi e Limone (Senza Farina)
Veal with Capers and Lemon (No Flour)
Tender, thin slices of veal (scaloppine) quickly pan-seared and finished in a bright, zesty sauce made with fr…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal