I Squared menu - Oakland CA 94618

Appetizer
- Mussels Parmeggiano $11
  
  Baked new zealand mussels topped with napoli sauce, mozzarella, parmeggiano reggiano, fresh thyme and sage
- Smoked Salmon $9
  
  With fresh chives, gin and fresh squeezed lemon
- Sauteed Asparagus & Pancetta Portifino $8
  
  Fresh asparagus, crisp pancetta & garlic
- Fungi Alio Olio $6
  
  Stuffed mushrooms with garlic, mozzarella, white wine and parmeggiano reggiano
- Calamari Fried $10
  
  Served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
- Steamed Black Mussels $7
  
  With garlic, saffron, and wine

Starters
- Zuppa $7
  
  Server about the special soup of the day
- I Squared Salad $9
  
  Warm goat cheese, roasted corn, mushroom, avocado, mixed greens, tossed with aged balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil
- Insalata Calabrese $8
  
  Fresh roasted beets, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad $7
  
  Romaine lettuce, croutons, tossed in caesar dressing and topped with parmeggiano
- Grilled Eggplant Dip $7
  
  Grilled eggplant brushed with olive oil and sesame seeds, served with pita bread
- Noon-o-Panir-o-Sabzi $5
  
  Pita bread, yogurt, feta cheese, basil, green onions, and tomato

Main Course
- Gamberetti di Scampi $13
  
  Pan roasted scampi prawns in a garlic butter sauce, served with bean puree & pearl pasta
- Linguine Tuto Mare $18
  
  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
  
  Blended walnuts with pomegranate paste stew, iranian seasoning, with chicken and served with saffron over basmati rice
- Khoreshte Baademjoon $14
  
  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
  
  Pan seared fresh catch of the day with small red potatoes, sundried tomatoes, nicoise olives, artichokes and cream sauce
- Koobideh Kabaab $12
  
  Two skewers of marinated ground beef served with basmati rice
- Chicken Breast Kabaab $11
  
  One skewer of tender boneless chicken breast, marinated with zesty lemon sauce and saffron
- Cabbage Wraps (Fusion) $12
  
  Ground lamb, tarragon, fresh dill, fresh parsley, cumin, rice, cinnamon, wrapped in cabbage leaves, with house-made tomato sauce
- I Squared Kabaab $16
  
  Combination of one skewer of koobideh and one skewer of chicken breast kabaab
- Sultani Kabaab $19
  
  One skewer of barg and one skewer of koobideh kabaab served with basmati rice
- Barg Kabaab $15
  
  One skewer of marinated beef fillet, delicately trimmed and sliced, lightly seasoned, served with basmati rice
- Lamb Shank (Fusion) $15
  
  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
  
  Baked layers of eggplant and napoli sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano cheeses
- Vegetarian or Vegan Cabbage Wraps $10
  
  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 $5.5
- Kid's Ravioli with Butter and Cheese $5.5
- Kid's Burger $6.25
- Kid's Grilled Cheese $5

Daily Specials
- Ghormeh Sabzi $14
  
  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
  
  Served with raspberry sorbet
- Tiramisu $7
- Persian Delight $7
  
  Baklava & saffron, pistachio ice cream
- Cannoli $7
  
  Chocolate covered shell, stuffed with ricotta & chocolate chips
- Gelato or Sorbet $3
- Saffron, Pistachio & Rose Water Ice Cream $5

Coffee
- Regular or Decaf Coffee $2.5
- Espresso $2.5

Loose Leaf Teas
- Yunnan $3
- Earl Gray $3
- Rooibos $3
- Peppermint $3
- Jasmine Fancy $3