Relocated to a converted auto garage on the ever-lively Ossington strip, this airy all-day hangout with fully operable skylights and an open-air patio offers seasonal, contemporary, bistro-inspired cuisine that pairs well with a smart list of fun low-intervention wines or inspired cocktails.

Jen Agg’s vibrant and charming project in Kensington Market boasts of an impressive wine list with bottles that are described on the menu with words like delicate, lean, fresh, ethereal, layered, spicy, herbaceous and elegant.

Head to Bloorcourt’s dreamy wine and beer bar (or its new sister location on Geary) and enjoy snacks like antipasti, potato chips, and artisan cheeses on its back patio while sipping on low-intervention wines.

Both a wine agency and event space, this is a low-intervention wine lover’s dream getaway thanks in part to the lineup the industry veterans bring in. Sample the serious collection of wines on their Dundas West patio or salon that can accommodate up to 20 guests.

This cozy, dark wood-wrapped wine bar in Little Portugal has been city favourite since it opened in 2012. With over 350 low-intervention wines and many rotating by-the-glass options, you’re guaranteed to find plenty to enjoy with the stellar food served here.

This West Queen West neighbourhood snack and wine bar carries a list that’s hyper-focused on small producers. Try their regularly changing menu offerings inside a casual bistro-like space or on the all-seasons back patio.

When headed to Dundas West for a wine crawl, don’t miss this quaint option with meat and cheese boards and lots of wines available in cheaper three-ounce portions.

Celebrity chef and TV personality David Rocco’s no reservations Cumberland Street space bring a bit of dolce vita to the Yorkville neighbourhood. Sip on prosecco or some lambrusco while nibbling on classic Italian shareables like crostone and local burrata.

This low-key minimal room in Parkdale offers libations of both the caffeinated and boozy sort. Stop in for coffee and pastries, then swing by again for wine plus share-friendly lunch and dinner on the back patio that's  illuminated by twinkly lights.