I Squared

5403 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618 i2squared.com (510) 658-4400

Cuisines and Dishes at I Squared:

Italian
Middle Eastern

Menu for I Squared

Appetizer

Mussels Parmeggiano $11.00
Baked new zealand mussels topped with napoli sauce, mozzarella, parmeggiano reggiano, fresh thyme and sage
Smoked Salmon $9.00
With fresh chives, gin and fresh squeezed lemon
Sauteed Asparagus & Pancetta Portifino $8.00
Fresh asparagus, crisp pancetta & garlic
Fungi Alio Olio $6.00
Stuffed mushrooms with garlic, mozzarella, white wine and parmeggiano reggiano
Calamari Fried $10.00
Served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
Steamed Black Mussels $7.00
With garlic, saffron, and wine

Starters

Zuppa $7.00
Server about the special soup of the day
I Squared Salad $9.00
Warm goat cheese, roasted corn, mushroom, avocado, mixed greens, tossed with aged balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil
Insalata Calabrese $8.00
Fresh roasted beets, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad $7.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, tossed in caesar dressing and topped with parmeggiano
Grilled Eggplant Dip $7.00
Grilled eggplant brushed with olive oil and sesame seeds, served with pita bread
Noon-o-Panir-o-Sabzi $5.00
Pita bread, yogurt, feta cheese, basil, green onions, and tomato

Main Course

Gamberetti di Scampi $13.00
Pan roasted scampi prawns in a garlic butter sauce, served with bean puree & pearl pasta
Linguine Tuto Mare $18.00
New zealand mussels, jumbo prawns, shell clams, parsely, garlic, saffron and peppercorns, served with linguine and topped with three citrus zest and parmeggiano reggiano
Fesenjoon $14.00
Blended walnuts with pomegranate paste stew, iranian seasoning, with chicken and served with saffron over basmati rice
Khoreshte Baademjoon $14.00
Chinese eggplant and saffron braised beef stew, with tomato sauce, yellow split peas and dried iranian limes served with basmati rice
Roasted Fish in Parchment Paper $15.00
Pan seared fresh catch of the day with small red potatoes, sundried tomatoes, nicoise olives, artichokes and cream sauce
Koobideh Kabaab $12.00
Two skewers of marinated ground beef served with basmati rice
Chicken Breast Kabaab $11.00
One skewer of tender boneless chicken breast, marinated with zesty lemon sauce and saffron
Cabbage Wraps (Fusion) $12.00
Ground lamb, tarragon, fresh dill, fresh parsley, cumin, rice, cinnamon, wrapped in cabbage leaves, with house-made tomato sauce
I Squared Kabaab $16.00
Combination of one skewer of koobideh and one skewer of chicken breast kabaab
Sultani Kabaab $19.00
One skewer of barg and one skewer of koobideh kabaab served with basmati rice
Barg Kabaab $15.00
One skewer of marinated beef fillet, delicately trimmed and sliced, lightly seasoned, served with basmati rice
Lamb Shank (Fusion) $15.00
Shank braised for 6 hours, served with pearl pasta and steamed zucchini, topped with artichoke hearts, saffron, yellow split peas, tomatoes and a red wine sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana $13.00
Baked layers of eggplant and napoli sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano cheeses
Vegetarian or Vegan Cabbage Wraps $10.00
Fresh dill, tarragon, parsley, cumin, rice, cinnamon, wrapped in cabbage leaves, with a house-made tomato sauce
Child Plain Pasta Tossed with Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano $5.50
Kid's Ravioli with Butter and Cheese $5.50
Kid's Burger $6.25
Kid's Grilled Cheese $5.00

Daily Specials

Ghormeh Sabzi $14.00
Iranian stew with saffron braised beef, baby leaks, fresh parsley, mint, dried iranian limes, red kidney beans and fenu greek, served with basmati rice

Desserts

Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Flourless Cake $7.00
Served with raspberry sorbet
Tiramisu $7.00
Persian Delight $7.00
Baklava & saffron, pistachio ice cream
Cannoli $7.00
Chocolate covered shell, stuffed with ricotta & chocolate chips
Gelato or Sorbet $3.00
Saffron, Pistachio & Rose Water Ice Cream $5.00

Coffee

Regular or Decaf Coffee $2.50
Espresso $2.50

Loose Leaf Teas

Yunnan $3.00
Earl Gray $3.00
Rooibos $3.00
Peppermint $3.00
Jasmine Fancy $3.00

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May 13 2012

Joy M. via Yelp

We went here during restaurant week - the food was good but had to wait 30+ minutes for the table we reserved (opted for the bar seats in the meantime) and...read more
May 12 2012

Adam C. via Yelp

unique menu. personal, friendly service. lamb shank was delicious as was the vegan cabbage roll. nice cocktails too.read more
May 12 2012

Foodlover M. via Yelp

The food is unique and tasty... This restaurant us something else. We went there on a Wednesday night, it was a little busy and the waitress was by herself...read more

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