The place was packed to the brim and we arrived just in time to snatch a table without a reservation. With hindsight, getting turned away would have given a better outcome to our evening.
We were faced with a pretty standard Italian menu garnished with a few pretentious additions, our server however surpassed the menu as far as pretentiousness goes.
She started by taking orders from people who set down after we did (the first on a series of inconsiderate things she did). Once she decided it was our turn, she was rushed and a bit unfriendly. The first course took its time but finally arrived. The pizza was mediocre and the octopus with potatoes was rubbery. Another bright staff member tried to drop off some drinks we didn't order on our table and when we told him they weren't meant for us he had a hard time believing it. After speaking with Miss Personality it turned out she made a mistake and they were destined for another table.
After a long long time, the second course arrived. The salad looked sad and tasted sadder, the fish was forgettable and the mussels (albeit a generous portion) tasted like cardboard.
My tummy begged me to leave and so we did but not before being overcharged for the drinks we never ordered. Trattoria Risorgimento may have taken my money but they'll never get my business again.