Richardson's got creative and had an Octoberfest menu. Our only disappointment was the one item I chose from this selection. The Wienerschnitzel was just average - ok, I've had it in both Germany and Austria and usually the Jager variety with gravy. Richardson's was rather plain and served with just average German potato salad. Sorry, but I was very disappointed.... more

Food, atmosphere and service were all top notch. Salad and ribeye steak were both delicious, as well the creme brulee and coffee. Server was attentive without being intrusive and the tables were not too close together. We sat in the back room near the fireplace. Too cool and rainy to sit outside but looks like it would be very nice... more

Excellent - great in summer - sit by canal and eat outside more

Richardson's offers three distinct experiences - During the summer the outside dining area is a great way to spend a summer evening - menu is limited, but does offer some variety. Inside you can eat in one of the "dining rooms" which are relatively secluded, and gives a feeling of intimacy. My wife and I prefer the grill room, by... more

Nice dinner in a comfortable atmosphere. Good wines to pair with the excellent sea bass I enjoyed. more

My wife and I spent a January anniversary weekend in Pittsford. Going only on reviews on the net that said it was the best restaurant in the Rochester area, we found it to be nice, but we're sure it isn't Rochester's best. The food was good, the staff was uniformly pleasant, but the ambiance wasn't much better than a Cracker... more

Richardson's is the best restaurant in Rochester. The ambiance is wonderful and so is the food. We have had many different things on the menu and all have been wonderful. Highly recommend it. Also, in the summer, you can sit outside and eat watching the boats and people on the Erie Canal. more