Beyond Souvlaki: Your Keto Guide to Greek Tavernas

Greek tavernas are a paradise for food lovers, but keto diners often feel limited to grilled meats. While lamb souvlaki is a solid choice, Greece's culinary landscape offers far more keto-friendly treasures – if you know where to look.

Discover Hidden Keto Gems:
✦ Seafood Splendor: Grilled octopus (chtepodákhto), baked fish (psári sto foúrno), and garlic shrimp (garídes saganáki) are naturally low-carb stars. Avoid breaded options like calamari.
✦ Vegetable Wonders: Dive into grilled asparagus (sparággia), stuffed peppers with cheese (gemistá), or wild greens sautéed in olive oil (hýôrtia). Skip rice-stuffed tomatoes.
✦ Rich Appetizers (Meze): Dolmadákia (grape leaves stuffed with minced meat - no rice), tzatzíki, feta drizzled with olive oil, and grilled halloumi make perfect starters. Avoid pita bread.
✦ Savory Casseroles: Upgrade moussaka by requesting it without béchamel and potato layers. Lamb kleftiko (slow-cooked in parchment) is another flavorful centerpiece.

Avoid These Carb Traps:

• Fried dishes like loukoumades or kolokythoûdhess
• Legume-based spreads (fava, revíthia skordaliá)
• Starchy sides: skip potatoes, rice, and aubergine dips with bread crumbs.

Mastering Modifications:
Greek chefs value hospitality – most will gladly:

• Swap fries for extra greens
• Hold bread or starchy garnishes
• Serve sauces (like lemony ladolémono) on the side

Simplify with MM Food:
Navigate tavernas confidently with our app:

1. Scan the Greek menu → Instantly translate dishes to your language.
2. Set ‘Keto Mode’ in dietary preferences → AI highlights safe choices and warns about hidden carbs (e.g., honey-glazed meats).
3. Create custom alerts for ingredients like breadcrumbs or lentils.

Don’t let keto constraints dim your Greek feast. Beyond souvlaki awaits a world of grilled fish, hero vegetables, and savory cheeses – all untangled by MM Food. Opa!