COVA

“Cova”, which opened in 1817 beside the famous “La Scala” theatre,was founded by Antonio Cova, a soldier under Napoleon who had first ‘campaigned’ as a pastry cook in the Galleria De Cristoforis. From the outset the establishment became an after-theatre rendezvous for actors,writers, musicians, professors and public figures. The Lombardy Provincial Authority local business award were gained thanks to Cava’s ability “in long having established itself as a meeting point for Italian and international customers.