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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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11 matching dishes

Coda alla Vaccinara
Roman-style Oxtail Stew
A classic Roman stew featuring slow-braised oxtail in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce, often with aromati…
Skip thisHigh FatCarb risk
16 net20 total4 fibre60 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Sauté di Vongole
Clam Sauté
Fresh clams quickly sautéed in olive oil with garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, creating a savory and aro…
Skip thisHigh ProteinCarb risk
16 net16 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat700 kcal
Carciofi alla Romana
Roman-style Artichokes
Whole artichokes, trimmed and typically braised until tender in olive oil, white wine, garlic, mint, and parsl…
Skip thisHigh FatCarb risk
17 net31 total14 fibre5 protein80 fat800 kcal
Costolette di Maiale alla Cacciatora (Senza Patate o Polenta)
Hunter's Style Pork Chops (without Potatoes or Polenta)
Tender pork chops cooked in a rustic 'hunter's style' sauce, typically featuring mushrooms, bell peppers, onio…
Skip thisBalanced Protein/FatCarb risk
18.5 net23 total4.5 fibre49 protein63 fat880 kcal
Cozze alla Marinara
Mussels Marinara
Fresh mussels steamed open in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, parsley, and sometimes a very light tou…
Skip thisHigh ProteinCarb risk
19 net20 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat700 kcal
Salsiccia e Peperoni
Sausage and Peppers
Hearty Italian sausages pan-fried and then braised with sweet bell peppers, onions, and sometimes a light toma…
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19 net25 total6 fibre60 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Uova al Pomodoro
Eggs in Tomato Sauce
A simple, hearty dish of eggs gently poached or simmered directly in a rich, herbed tomato sauce, often served…
Skip thisHigh FatCarb risk
19 net25 total6 fibre23 protein45 fat700 kcal
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmesan
A classic layered dish featuring baked or pan-fried eggplant slices, rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmes…
Skip thisHigh FatCarb risk
20 net30 total10 fibre55 protein105 fat1350 kcal
Fegato alla Veneziana
Venetian Liver and Onions
Thinly sliced calf's liver quickly pan-fried with generously caramelized onions, typically in butter and a spl…
Skip thisHigh ProteinCarb risk
21 net24 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat850 kcal
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Hunter's Style Chicken
A rustic dish featuring chicken pieces stewed with a savory sauce of crushed tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, m…
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26 net34 total8 fibre65 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Parmigiana di Zucchini
Zucchini Parmesan
Layers of grilled or baked zucchini, rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano, bake…
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28 net38 total10 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal