What a restaurant. Wow. Ambient, cosy, elegant, welcoming. Lots of indulgent little touches that invited us in.  Make no mistake, Nelson's is definitely not based just on design it gorgeous design alone; the menu is sure to please as well. Thus even on a weeknight the restaurant was alive with the satisfied murmurings of neighbouring diners.   Once seated, we were immediately presented with a menu repleat with savory culinary temptations and it was hard to resist not choosing all of them.  Though the service was a little distracted, they were not rude or in any way disrespectful.  I heard through the grapevine the owners may be considering a revolving menu, and if they can match the inventive cuisine they already have, then they will skyrocket!  I think with time this stand-out restaurant will surpass all the other ""nicer"" restaurants in Raleigh.  Well done to the owners.
                        
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