As Drake prepares to release his ninth studio album, Iceman, on May 15, Toronto is once again back in the spotlight alongside him. From white trucks driving through Yonge-Dundas to a 25-foot ice sculpture at Dundas and Bond, Drake’s rollout for Iceman has taken over the city.
The rollout may dominate headlines, but longtime fans know that some of the strongest connections between Drake and Toronto can be found in the city’s restaurants. Drake’s favourite Toronto restaurants tell their own story about the 6ix.
Here’s a guide to the spots he keeps coming back to.
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Sotto Sotto: The “Best Restaurant in Toronto”
If there’s one restaurant Drake has publicly crowned, it’s Sotto Sotto. He’s called it the best restaurant in Toronto and described it as a “second home”.
The Roman/traditional Italian menu focuses on classic cooking instead of passing trends. Standout dishes include the l’amatriciana, made with bucatini and crispy pork cheek, beef carpaccio, and the pennette via Frattina, a smoked salmon pasta in a rich rosé sauce that has become a signature item.
The wine list is famously deep, ranging from bottles around $60 to rare finds approaching $3,000.
Joso’s: The Restaurant on the Take Care Album Cover
Joso’s became part of Drake’s music history when its dining room appeared on the cover of Take Care. More than a decade later, fans still visit to recreate the cover photo and order the risotto nero made with cuttlefish ink.
The Dalmatian-style seafood restaurant has been running since 1967, and the menu has barely changed. Joso’s has been part of Drake’s life since childhood, when he first visited with his mother. The restaurant was later mentioned in 5AM in Toronto, securing its place in the Toronto landmarks referenced across his discography.
Paros: The Yorkville Social Spot
Unlike the more intimate restaurants tied to Drake’s earlier years, Paros is built around a louder, more social energy. The Yorkville restaurant became a major talking point in April 2026 when videos of Drake at its “WAMBER Wednesday” party spread online.
The food at Paros takes a modern Greek-Mediterranean approach, with grilled seafood, lamb, and mezze-style sharing plates. The music and nightlife energy make it feel like a more social and current-era Drake destination.
The Butcher Chef: Modern Luxury at the Waterfront
Drake was reportedly spotted at The Butcher Chef in March 2026, dining with rapper Chromazz. Located across from Scotiabank Arena, the restaurant has positioned itself at the top of Toronto’s luxury steakhouse scene.
The menu leans heavily into upscale dining, featuring Wagyu carpaccio, steak tartare with caviar, and fries cooked in beef fat. Combined with its waterfront location, the restaurant feels designed for the kind of high-profile nights out often associated with Drake and the Toronto Raptors scene.
La Castile: The Mississauga Throwback
Not all of Drake’s favourite restaurants are in downtown Toronto. He was confirmed dining at La Castile Steakhouse in Mississauga on April 27, 2026, marking a return to a venue he had previously visited in 2025.
Since opening in 1971, La Castile has built its reputation around classic steakhouse dishes. The menu still features longtime favourites such as T-bone steak and the Land and Sea surf-and-turf, while the restaurant itself maintains an old-school atmosphere.
New Ho King: The Chinatown Spot Made Famous by a Feud
No list of Drake’s restaurant references would be complete without this one. The restaurant unexpectedly became part of the public feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in 2024. After Lamar referenced its fried rice in Euphoria, Drake filmed scenes from Family Matters inside the space, reclaiming the setting in his own response.
In the weeks that followed, New Ho King experienced a surge in global attention. The restaurant reportedly made triple its usual amount of fried rice as visitors arrived, hoping to order the dish tied to the feud.
A Map of the 6ix Through Drake’s Favourite Toronto Restaurants
With Iceman dropping on May 15, the spotlight will be on the music itself. Still, Drake’s favourite Toronto restaurants provide a different entry point into the city behind his lyrics. Whether you’re visiting the city for the first time or rediscovering your own neighbourhood, this list is a good place to start.
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