Originally an osteria with a kitchen, the restaurant has a long history: it was the grandfather of Giuseppe Villa, the current owner, who in 1933 moved the business from nearby Via de Sanctis to its current location at 11 Via Santa Marta, behind Piazza Affari, a stone's throw from the 5 Vie. Giuseppe continues the family tradition by maintaining an atmosphere of simplicity and cordiality among the tables, serving typical Milanese cuisine.