Wilks Restaurant

London

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Wilks has the ultimate street cred: it picked up its first Michelin Star during its first year of business. The dishes here are works of art, which isn't surprising, considering Chef James "Wilks" Wilkins trained with Gordon Ramsay, the Galvins, and Richard Neat. You'll find flavorful and elegant plates including caramelized lamb sweetbreads, violet potato gnocchi, and wild monkfish escalope. And while it's a sophisticated dining experience, it's anything but pretentious, maintaining the feel of a family-style, neighborhood spot.