Italian Colors Menu
Italian Colors is a vibrant and diverse restaurant in Oakland, offering a wide range of Italian dishes with a modern twist. From their house-made spaghettini to their flavorful pizza with mushrooms and fennel sausage, every dish is a celebration of both flavor and tradition. The calamari starter sets the tone for a perfect meal, while the ricotta cheesecake with a key lime twist is a delightful ending. The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, family-friendly ambiance, and top-notch service make it a go-to spot for any occasion. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as accessible parking and seating, Italian Colors ensures that everyone can enjoy a delicious meal in a warm and inviting setting. Don't miss out on experiencing the best eggplant Parmesan ever and being serenaded by live music while indulging in exquisite cuisine at Italian Colors.
Family Meal
Items
Caesar Salad ~or~ Insalata Mista ~or~ Chocolate Torte ~or~ Mom's Lemon Cake
Items From The Pizza Or Pasta Sections
Zuppa For Two
Potato leek with truffle oil
Hamachi
Cucumber, mango, pickled ginger, avocado, soy sauce
Ahi Tuna
Toasted sesame seeds, wakame, avocado, pickled ginger, soy-sake dressing
Shrimp Salad
Butter Lettuce, bay shrimp, red onion, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, citrus orange vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts
Deep fried brussels sprouts, pancetta, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Beet Salad
Roasted beets, mixed greens, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
Bacon Salad
Baby greens, bacon, avocado, pine nuts, gorgonzola, rice wine vinaigrette
Little Gem Caesar Salad
Little gem lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, house made anchovy dressing
Chopped Salad
Little gem lettuce, garbanzos, salami, mozzarella, kalamata olives, creamy balsamic
Smoked Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, smoked chicken, gorgonzola, roasted bell pepper, caramelized walnuts, soy dressing
Pear Salad
Butter lettuce, pecans, gorgonzola, pears, sherry vinaigrette
Starters
Pizza
Salsiccia
House made fennel sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, marinara, mozzarella
Funghi
Spanish manchego, parmesan, shitakes, creminis, portabellas, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, garlic truffle oil
Rustica
Smoked chicken, roasted red peppers, scallions, mozzarella, cilantro pesto
Quatro Formaggio
Spanish manchego, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, garlic oil
D'Anatra
Duck confit, goat cheese, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze, wild arugula
Green Scarves Lasagna
Spinach pasta sheets, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, marinara, béchamel, Onion strings
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Nieman ranch meatballs, spaghetti, marinara, garlic crostini
Smoked Chicken Fettuccine
Smoked chicken, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon cream sauce
Carbonara
Pancetta, peas, garlic, egg yolk, parmesan, olive oil, parsley, spaghetti
Puttanesca
Tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, crushed red chili peppers, capers, olives and prawns
Bolognese
Five-hour ragout of pancetta, veal, beef, tomato, and cream with penne, spaghetti, or gnocchi
Linguini Vongole
One pound of steamed clams with white wine garlic butter sauce served over linguini
Pasta
Main
Delgiorno
Prawns, halibut melon prosciutto sauce, linguini
Pesce
Grilled king salmon, lemon caper butter sauce, mushroom risotto, mixed vegetables
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly breaded, sautéed squash, marinara
Grill
Char broiled flank steak, salsa fresca, garlic chive mashed potatoes, sauteed mixed vegetables
Hr. Short Ribs
Charbroiled short rib, sous vide for hours, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Roast Petaluma Chicken
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed mixed vegetables
Veal Parmesan
Lightly breaded Veal, mozzarella, marinara, mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette
Italian Burger
oz Niman Ranch Burger, Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries and Pickles
Penne, Spaghetti, Or Fettuccini
with butter, marinara, or alfredo sauce
Kids Chicken Breast Dinner
served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Kids Spaghetti And Meatballs
Kids Fettuccini Alfredo
with Smoked Chicken (no green stuff!)
Plain Cheese Pizza
No green stuff!
Pepperoni Pizza
No green stuff!
Kids Menu
Desserts
Chocolate Torte
Mom's Lemon Cake
Flour-Less Gooey Lava Cake
Tiramisu
Sundae With Crackle
Crème Brulee
Cherry Nectarine Crisp
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Paper Plane
Makers Mark Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino Quintessential, Fresh Lemon
Black Manhattan
Makers Mark Bourbon, Averna, Angostura bitters with cherry garnish
El Pueblo
Sombra Mezcal, Fresh Lime, Pineapple
Buon Giorno
Johnny Walker Black, Lemon, Cucumber, Simple Syrup
Lemon Drop
Ketel One Vodka, Fresh Lemon, Simple Syrup
Cucumber Martini
Cucumber infused vodka, St Germaine Elderflower, Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur, Splash of Lime Juice, and a Mint Sprig
Reposado Margarita
Azunia Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime
Dirty Martini
Your choice of vodka or gin, Olive Juice, Carpano dry vermouth
Cosmo
Vodka [Grey Goose, Kettle, Belvedere], Fresh Lime, Cointreau, Splash of Cranberry
Hemmingway Daquiri
Zaya -yr Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Fresh Lime and Grapefruit
Negroni [We Recommend Stirring]
Gin [Bombay Sapphire, Hendrix, Beefeater], Campari, Antica Vermouth
Manhattan [We Recommend Stirring]
Makers Mark Bourbon, Antica Vermouth, Bitters
Bloody Mary
Chopin Vodka, Tomato Juice, Worcester, Tabasco, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Horseradish, Olives
Port Of New York
St. George Breaking & Entering Bourbon, Dow's Year Tawny Port, Angostura bitters, maraschino cherries
The Aviation
Beefeater Gin, Bitter Truth Crème de Violette, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Chartreuse Mojito
White Rum, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup