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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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37 matching dishes

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
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
Sardine alla Griglia
Grilled Sardines
Whole fresh sardines, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes with a touch of garlic or oreg…
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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat600 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…
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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…
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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…
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3 net4 total1 fibre10 protein15 fat180 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,…
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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
Agnello al Forno con Rosmarino
Roasted Lamb with Rosemary
Tender lamb (often leg or shoulder) slow-roasted in the oven with fresh rosemary, garlic, olive oil, salt, and…
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3.5 net5 total1.5 fibre70 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Costine di Maiale al Forno
Oven-Baked Pork Ribs
Hearty pork ribs, slow-baked in the oven until tender, often simply seasoned with herbs, garlic, salt, pepper,…
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3.5 net5 total1.5 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Olive Marinate
Marinated Olives
A classic Italian appetizer featuring a generous mix of various marinated olives, typically seasoned with herb…
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4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein38 fat350 kcal
Burrata con Prosciutto Crudo
Burrata with Cured Ham
Creamy burrata cheese (a soft mozzarella shell filled with cream and stracciatella) served alongside thinly sl…
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5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Ricotta al Forno con Erbe e Olio
Baked Ricotta with Herbs and Oil
A simple yet elegant antipasto or side dish of fresh whole milk ricotta cheese, seasoned with herbs (like rose…
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5 net5 total0 fibre20 protein35 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…
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1 net1 total0 fibre20 protein35 fat400 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…
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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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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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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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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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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
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Brodo di Carne
Clear Meat Broth
A rich, savory clear broth made from slow-simmered beef bones and mixed meats, often with minimal aromatic veg…
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4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein18 fat250 kcal
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Ricotta Salata Grigliata
Grilled Salted Ricotta
Slices of firm, aged, and salted ricotta cheese are grilled until lightly browned and softened, developing a s…
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4 net4 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
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Sanguinaccio (Savory)
Savory Blood Sausage
A rustic Italian specialty, this savory version of blood sausage is pan-fried or grilled, rich in pork blood a…
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4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
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Scamorza Affumicata alla Griglia
Grilled Smoked Scamorza Cheese
Slices of smoked scamorza cheese grilled until beautifully melted, slightly browned, and smoky. Often served s…
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4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Stracciatella alla Romana
Roman Egg Drop Soup
A classic Roman soup featuring a clear, rich broth with whisked eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of nu…
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4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
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Taleggio al Forno
Baked Taleggio Cheese
A wonderfully indulgent dish featuring pungent and creamy Taleggio cheese, baked until molten and gooey, perfe…
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4 net4 total0 fibre28 protein42 fat500 kcal
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Fegatelli di Maiale (Al Forno o Grigliati) con Cime di Rapa Saltate
Pork Liver Wrapped in Caul Fat (Baked or Grilled) with Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
A traditional, rustic dish from Central Italy, featuring individual pieces of pork liver (often seasoned with …
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5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Insalata di Indivia Belga con Noci e Gorgonzola
Belgian Endive Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
A refreshing salad featuring crisp, slightly bitter Belgian endive leaves, pungent Gorgonzola cheese, crunchy …
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5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein43 fat480 kcal
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Salsiccia con Broccoletti (Keto)
Pan-Seared Italian Sausage with Broccoli Florets
Flavorful Italian pork sausages pan-seared or baked, served alongside fresh broccoli florets sautéed in garlic…
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5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal