Touching ceremony held six months after passing of popular Wexford restaurateur
Paolo sadly passed away in Italy in December 2024, leaving a lasting legacy in the Enniscorthy community for providing great food and company.
After 40 years of experience as a chef in different countries and on renowned cruise liners, Paolo worked in a restaurant in Dublin and County Louth before he decided to open his own restaurant in Enniscorthy, Via Veneto.
The restaurant is highly renowned for its authentic Italian food and recipes, becoming a staple and hot spot in the community for guaranteed good food and company over the last 20 years.
Outside of Enniscorthy, Paolo was a big supporter of Wexford FC, attending their matches and in turn whipping up delicious meals for the members, ultimately joining forces with the club by becoming their official restaurant partner.
As part of the ceremony, they framed his chef shirt along with a variety of photos taken of him over the years.
In a message from his partner Diana and daughter Asia, they touched on how his presence is ingrained within the restaurant.
"Half a year and it feels like yesterday that we last saw him. Time has not it any easier to process the loss. The restaurant is full of daily reminders of him, whether it is his trinkets that fill every crevice or all his pictures over the years. As many of you have told us, Paulo's presence is strong. We know he is here next to us, laughing along or giving out just like he always did, for minor changes to his dishes!'
They also extended their thanks to everyone who supported them and kept Paolo alive in their stories and through their continued visits to his beloved restaurant.
"From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely appreciate every single one of you. To quote Paolo, the restaurant was not created with the intent to just 'serve food.' It was created to serve you, our extended family, an experience where it felt like home. We hope that we can continue in doing just that, and to bring our Paolo's legacy forward.'
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