THE FUNERAL OF the much loved food critic, restaurateur and broadcaster Paolo Tullio was held today in Examination Hall at Trinity College.

The humanist service was attended by his family and friends, many of whom were from the culinary world.

Marian Kenny (centre) the partner of late Paolo Tullio. graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Rosanna Davison and her partner Wesley Quirke at the Paolo Tullio funeral in Examination Hall, Trinity College. graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Mary Mitchell O'Connor.

The acclaimed food-writer died last week at the age of 65.

Tullio was well-known as the Irish Independent’s food critic, and for his appearances on “The Restaurant”, which aired on RTÉ, before moving to TV3 this year.

His regular appearances on Seán Moncrieff’s afternoon show on Newstalk were extremely popular with listeners.

The radio presenter paid tribute to Tullio today:

Tom Doorley at the Paolo Tullio funeral today. graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Tom Doorley, a close friend and colleague of Tullio, was in attendance at today’s service. Today he tweeted:

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