Penza

Penza is a city in western Russia. Its central Fountain Square has a musical fountain, a mosaic and a stage. Belinsky Park offers a ropes course and a range of children’s rides. Penza Zoo is home to bears, lions, birds and primates. Nearby, the Penza Folk Museum explores folklore and contemporary folk art, including wood carvings and ceramics. The Museum of One Painting displays one famous Russian artwork at a time.
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Penza Zoo is a popular destination in the city, offering a diverse collection of animal species including large predators, exotic birds, and monkeys. Visitors can come face-to-face with creatures they may have only seen in books. The zoo is dedicated to conservation efforts and provides well-maintained habitats for the animals. With three entrances and public facilities available, it's a welcoming place for families to enjoy a fun and educational day out.
Fun time and big joy
Gadi S — Google review
The Penza Zoo is a remarkable place to be. It has three Entrances. There are public toilets in the Administrative building. Entrance into the excursion zone is possible only after purchasing tickets into the animal refuge. The staffs are welcoming and a strict conformance to the zoo ethics may brought again to your notice. The zoo covers relatively a whole lots of plots. The animals are caged or fenced and monitored correspondingly. There is a vast variety of animals in this animal shelter and zoo of more than 50 animal species in total. There is a zoo kafe and various stands to quench thirsts, for face arts and for fast grabs. It is a nice place to be.
AYANFEOLUWA A — Google review
Nice park for family.
Choon L — Google review
It's very amazing place and i like the animals there so much
John I — Google review
I plan to visit soon from Florida usa
Frank I — Google review
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Монстряшка П — Google review
Love to walk there
Farina N — Google review
Nice
Yusuf M — Google review
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Park
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Belinsky Park is a small square in the heart of the city, offering benches and even Wi-Fi. While it may not be considered a peaceful recreational spot due to its central location and constant flow of people, it provides a view of the beautiful drama theater. The park serves as a passageway for many, connecting several streets and leading to popular stores, cafes, and restaurants on Moskovskaya Street.
(Translated by Google) Moskovskaya Street in the city of Penza is famous not only for its pedestrian purpose and pleasant walks, but also for the many squares, gardens and monuments that are located along the famous street. One of these squares, which is essentially located at the beginning of the pedestrian zone of the street, is Belinsky Square. The place is quiet and cozy. Opposite is the drama theater. In the warm season, it is always crowded here, birds sing, residents and guests of the city relax. The square is small, you can walk through it in different directions and exit onto the desired street. In the center there is a life-size monument to our compatriot, literary critic, publicist and theorist Vissarion Grigorievich Belinsky. The height of the impressive figure is 5.5 meters, and the monument is installed on a pedestal 5 meters high. Here you can see the letters of the publicist’s name and years of life. A symbol of the liberal intelligentsia, Belinsky was received ambiguously during the years of his life during the reigns of Nicholas I and Alexander II. He put forward many ideas that later became popular among revolutionaries. He expressed the idea and substantiated the theory of realism. The name of the publicist was not even used directly, but was replaced with a title that everyone understood: a critic of the Gogol period. He worked for the Telescope magazine, translating materials for publications, then began to write himself. Literary critical articles were published from the author's pen. Later he was the editor of the Moscow Observer, then moved to St. Petersburg, where he lived since 1839 and worked at Otechestvennye zapiski. Several years passed in this way, after which Belinsky began working in the new magazine Sovremennik. The last years of his life forced him to move to Germany for treatment, which, unfortunately, did not produce results. The author died in 1848 in St. Petersburg. One way or another, Vissarion Grigorievich left behind fame and legacy; the Park of Culture and Recreation in the Western Glade of the city bears his name, and this monument was also erected in the park of the same name. The history of the monument is quite interesting. Back in 1897, after employees of the Lermontov Library applied to the State Duma, they were refused. Belinsky's daughter found out about this and decided to help by sending a small bust of her father from France, where she lived. However, it was only installed in 1911. The monument was destroyed in 1918, during the uprising of the Czechoslovak Corps. The monument that guests and residents of Penza see today was laid in 1948, on the centenary of the publicist’s death. Work on it was carried out for more than one year. The sculpture was cast at the Leningrad plant "Monumentsculpture". The author is People's Artist of the USSR Leonid Polyakov. By the way, he was present at the opening of the monument in the park in 1954. The monument is classified as a cultural heritage site of federal significance. The square itself and the monument are one of the famous landmarks for meeting people. There is a small well-kept garden here; flowers grow in the warm season. From here you can start a walk and go along Moskovskaya Street towards Western Polyana and see many interesting things, from horse and pony walks, the passage of a children's train, to many shopping centers and other squares and monuments. (Original) Улица Московская в городе Пенза славится не только своим пешеходным назначением и приятными прогулками, но и множеством площадей, скверов и памятников, что расположены вдоль известной улицы. Одним из таких скверов, что по сути расположен в начале пешеходной зоны улицы, является сквер Белинского. Место тихое и уютное. Напротив располагается драматический театр. В теплое время года здесь всегда многолюдно, поют птицы, отдыхают жители и гости города. Сквер небольшой, через него можно пройти в разных направлениях и выйти на нужную улицу. В центре располагается ростовой памятник нашему соотечественнику, литературному критику, публицисту и теоретику Виссариону Григорьевичу Белинскому. Высота внушительной фигуры составляет 5,5 метров, а установлен памятник на постаменте высотой в 5 метров. Здесь же можно увидеть буквы имени публициста и годы жизни. Символ либеральной интеллигенции, Белинский был неоднозначно воспринят в годы своей жизни при царствовании Николая I и Александра II. Выдвигал множество идей, которые впоследствии стали популярны для революционеров. Высказывал идею и обосновал теорию реализма. Имя публициста даже не употребляли напрямую, а заменялось на понятное всем обращение: критик гоголевского периода. Работал для журнала «Телескоп», переводя материалы для публикаций, затем стал писать сам. Из-под пера автора выходили литературные критические статьи. Позднее был редактором «Московского наблюдателя», затем перебрался в Санкт-Петербург, где жил с 1839 года и трудился в «Отечественных записках». Так прошло несколько лет, после чего Белинский начал работу в новом журнале «Современник». Последние годы жизни заставили перебраться в Германию для лечения, которое, к сожалению, не дало результатов. Автор скончался в 1848 году в Петербурге. Так или иначе, Виссарион Григорьевич оставил после себя славу и наследие, его имя носит Парк культуры и отдыха на Западной поляне города, а также установлен данный памятник в одноименном сквере. История памятника достаточно интересная. Еще в 1897 году после обращения в Госдуму работниками Лермонтовской библиотеки, был получен отказ. Дочь Белинского узнала об этом и решила помочь, отправив из Франции, где проживала, небольшой бюст отца. Однако установить его удалось только в 1911 год. Памятник был разрушен в 1918 году, когда проходило восстание Чехословацкого корпуса. Памятник, что сегодня видят гости и жители Пензы, заложили в 1948 году, в столетие смерти публициста. Работы по нему велись не один год. Скульптуру отливали на Ленинградском заводе «Монументскульптура». Автор — народный художник СССР Леонид Поляков. Он, к слову, присутствовал при открытии памятника в сквере в 1954 году. Памятник относится к объектам культурного наследия федерального значения. Сам сквер и памятник являются одним из известных ориентиров для встреч людей. Здесь раскинулся небольшой ухоженный садик, в теплое время года растут цветы. Отсюда можно начать прогулку и отправиться по улице Московская в сторону Западной поляны и увидеть множество интересных вещей, начиная от прогулок лошадей и пони, проезда детского поезда, до множества ТЦ и других площадей и памятников.
Alex А — Google review
(Translated by Google) A square in the very center of the city. Opposite the theater. Tall trees, beautiful views of the modern theater and ancient buildings. (Original) Сквер в самом центре города. Напротив театра. Высокие деревья, красивые виды на современный театр и старинные задания.
Светлана И — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice park. I was really happy when I went there. (Original) Очень хороший парк Я вообще когда съездила обрадовалась
Василиса — Google review
(Translated by Google) A green island in the city center. It's nice to bring time in the shade and coolness in the summer. Not a bad place for meetings. Nearby there is a pizzeria and shopping centers. Purely. Cosy. City events are often held. The square area allows this. (Original) Островок зеленый в центре города. Приятно привести время в тени и прохлада летом. Неплохое место для встреч. Рядом пиццерия, торговые центры. Чисто. Уютно. Часто проводят городские мероприятия. Площадь сквера это позволяет.
Igor — Google review
(Translated by Google) Not a bad square with benches and even wi-fi. View of the beautiful drama theater. But what I consider a big drawback is this park is not for recreation. This is the very center of the city and there are a large number of different establishments and shopping centers around. Also near the square is the main pedestrian street Moskovskaya. The flow of people is constant. It will not be possible to sit quietly in silence on a bench. A constant stream of people before your eyes. But this is certainly better than no park at all in the city center. (Original) Неплохой сквер с лавочками и даже wi fi. Вид на красивый на драмтеатр. Но что я считаю большим недостатком этот сквер не для отдыха. Это самый центр города и вокруг большое количество разных заведений и торговых центров. Так же у сквера находиться главная пешеходная улица Московская. Поток народа постоянный. Посидеть спокойно в тишине на лавочке не удастся. Постоянный поток людей перед глазами. Но это конечно лучше чем вообще без сквера в центре города.
Валерий Л — Google review
(Translated by Google) A pleasant square in the center, opposite the Drama Theatre. The square is small, but shady and, in general, comfortable. The condition of the paths is depressing. Some of the classic tiles were broken in the winter, some were asphalt, and in some places they were laid in an extremely unprofessional manner! And so are the cornflower flowers) (Original) Приятный сквер в центре, напротив Драматического театра. Сквер небольшой, но тенистый и, в целом, комфортный. Удручает состояние дорожек. Часть классической плитки разбита в зиму, часть асфальт, положена местами крайне непрофессионально! А так цветочки василечки)
Aleksander K — Google review
(Translated by Google) Square named after Belinsky was pleased with the cleanliness and benches for rest. A small, quiet haven for respite in the city center is especially useful during a long walk. (Original) Сквер им. Белинского порадовал чистотой и скамейками для отдыха. Маленькая тихая гавань для передышки в центре города особенно актуальна при длительной пешей прогулке.
Наталья Б — Google review
(Translated by Google) A small square in the city center. You can’t call it cozy - there is a roadway on both sides, and a large pedestrian street on the other. Basically the park is a passageway - people always go through it diagonally from the intersection of Bakunin and Volodarsky to Moskovskaya. There are several cafes and pizzerias located close to the square. (Original) Небольшой сквер в центре города. Уютным его не назовёшь – с двух сторон проезжая часть, ещё с одной большая пешеходная улица. В основном сквер проходной – через него наискосок все время идут с перекрёстка Бакунина и Володарского на Московскую. Вплотную к скверу расположено несколько кафе и пиццерий
Alexey K — Google review
Ulitsa Bakunina, 60, Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, 440000Tips and more reviews for The Park named after Belinsky
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Art gallery
Museums
Nestled in the charming city of Penza, the Picture Gallery named after KA Savitsky is a cultural treasure that art enthusiasts should not miss. This gallery pays homage to its namesake, a renowned painter and the first director of the Penza Fine Arts School. Inside, visitors can explore an impressive array of artworks, including paintings, engravings, and sculptures from both Russian and Western European masters alongside exquisite Russian icons. The building itself is stunning and adds to the overall experience.
Thank you to all the staff who made my visit so memorable.
Frank B — Google review
Fantastic artwork
Sugesi A — Google review
(Translated by Google) We managed to visit the Art Gallery and the Governor's House for an art night. We were very pleased with the holding of such events and the organization. Thanks a lot! I was especially pleased that you are raising talented young people; the guide on the sightseeing tour spoke so vividly, imaginatively and interestingly that it aroused interest and desire for additional study of the material))) This is cool! (Original) Удалось побывать в Картинной галерее и Доме губернатора на ночи искусств. Остались очень довольны и проведением подобных мероприятий и организацией. Спасибо большое! Особо порадовало, что вы растите талантливые молодые кадры, экскурсовод на обзорной экскурсии настолько живо, образно и интересно рассказывала, что вызвала интерес и желание к дополнительному изучению материала))) Это круто!
Ольга Л — Google review
(Translated by Google) I love this place. But a cry from the heart. Please let the entrance be more expensive, but do a good renovation. It is not right for masterpieces of world culture to hang on walls that have long needed renovation. And also, you should not answer visitors' questions with disdain and condescension, sometimes your eyesight fails and if you do not want to help find out what detail, it is better to remain silent than to humiliate and leave an unpleasant aftertaste. (Original) Люблю это место. Но крик души. Пожалуйста пусть будет дороже вход, но сделайте же хороший ремонт. Нельзя, чтобы шедевры мировой культуры, висели на стенах,которые давно требуют ремонта. И ещё, не нужно отвечать на вопросы посетителей с пренебрежением и свысока, иногда подводит зрение и если нет желания помочь узнать какую деталь,лучше промолчать,чем унизить и оставить неприятный осадок.
Лиля Е — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very beautiful building. Discount ticket 110 rubles. Very few paintings have QR codes and even fewer have AR codes. Wonderful caretakers: attentive and pleasant ladies, ready to help. A very interesting exhibition of Russian avant-garde. A lot of Lentulov (he is from Penza), for the first time I saw his self-portrait (late). The museum is good, but does not have modern electronic support. (Original) Очень красивое здание. Льготный билет 110 рублей. Очень небольшое число картин снабжены QR-кодами и еще меньше AR. Замечательные смотрители: внимательные и приятные дамы, готовые помочь. Очень интересная экспозиция русского авангарда. Много Лентулова (он из Пензы), впервые увидела его автопортрет (поздний). Музей хороший, но современного электронного сопровождения не имеет.
Natalia E — Google review
(Translated by Google) An interesting place, beautiful paintings, antique interior items, there is something to see. Photography is permitted. The rooms are warm, there is a wardrobe. I'm taking off a star for the lack of parking! It ruins the whole experience. (Original) Интересное место, красивая живопись, старинные предметы интерьера, есть, что посмотреть. Разрешается фотографировать. Залы тёплые, есть гардероб. Снимаю звезду за отсутствие парковки! Это портит все впечатления.
Пожилой С — Google review
(Translated by Google) Come to Penza and not visit an art gallery. This is the same as visiting Paris and going to the Louvre. Or perform Hajj and visit Mecca. This is the most important museum in the region. The best specialists in the museum business of the Sur region are concentrated and work here. (Original) Приехать в Пензу и не посетить картинную галерею. Это тоже самое что посетить Париж и сходить в Лувр. Или совершать хадж и побывать в Мекке. Это самый главный музей области. Здесь сосредоточены и работают лучшие специалисты в музейном деле Сурского края
Афропензяк — Google review
(Translated by Google) Stunning exhibitions, knowledgeable and polite staff, inspiring atmosphere! I really liked it! We didn’t have enough time to look at everything in detail - we’ll definitely come back here for impressions!!! (Original) Потрясающие экспозиции, грамотные и вежливые сотрудники, вдохновляющая атмосфера! Очень понравилось! Не хватило времени, чтобы подробно рассмотреть всё- обязательно вернёмся сюда за впечатлениями!!!
Елена Ж — Google review

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Rostok offers breathtaking views that captivate visitors with its stunning beauty. The place is renowned for its remarkable and pristine surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts. With its picturesque landscapes and clean environment, Rostok promises an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking natural wonders.
Beautiful
John P — Google review
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Doctor M — Google review
Amazing view can be seen from here
Anish M — Google review
Very nice place
Vansh P — Google review
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Tamer M — Google review
Beautiful place
Sugesi A — Google review
Amazing views
Aven C — Google review
nice place
MUHAMMAD C — Google review
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Specialty Museums
The Muzey Odnoy Kartiny Imeni G. V. Myasnikova in Penza is a highly recommended art gallery that offers a unique and captivating experience. With its original and engaging approach, the museum provides detailed information about the artists and their paintings. Visitors can also enjoy an atmospheric and mesmerizing YouTube video showcasing fragments of the artwork. Despite its small size, the museum's cozy ambiance exudes a sense of antiquity and artistic charm.
(Translated by Google) A wonderful place 😍 The combination of new modern technologies, convenience, pleasant appearance of the halls and, of course, lovely staff leaves only a positive impression 💘 You will first hear a story about the artist himself, his life and work, and then about the painting. And at the end, the original painting itself will appear before you. I definitely recommend visiting! ❤ (Original) Чудесное место 😍 Сочетание новых современных технологий, удобства, приятного внешнего вида залов и, конечно же, милого персонала оставляет только положительное впечатление 💘 Вы услышите рассказ сперва о самом художнике, его жизни и творчестве, а затем и о картине. А в конце перед Вами предстанет и сам оригинал картины. Однозначно рекомендую к посещению! ❤
Marie K — Google review
(Translated by Google) On November 22, 2021, the premiere of a new project took place at the One Picture Museum. For the first time in 20 years, residents of Penza will see a painting from the collection of the Russian Museum - “Silence” by Isaac Levitan, accompanied by the film 🎥 “Sadness spilled in nature”: Director and screenwriter Larisa Trushina. Cameraman and editing director Kapitolina Trushina Executive producer Anna Kolobochkina. Actors of the Penza Drama Theater: People's Artist of the Russian Federation Galina Evgenievna Repnaya, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Natalya Starovoit, Pavel Tachkov, Yulia Cheryomukhina, Daria Shneider. Artist of the Penza Youth Theater Dmitry Shirin. Head of the Museum of One Painting Ekaterina Fokina. Project manager: Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation Kirill Vladimirovich Zastrozhny. Lyubov Viktorovna Shakirova, senior researcher at the painting department of the State Russian Museum (Original) 22 ноября 2021г в Музее одной картины состоялась премьера нового проекта. Впервые за 20 лет жители Пензы увидят картину собрания Русского музея - «Тишина» Исаака Левитана, в сопровождение фильма 🎥 «Грусть, разлитая в природе»: Режиссёр и сценарист Лариса Трушина. Оператор и режиссёр монтажа Капитолина Трушина Исполнительный продюсер Анна Колобочкина. Актеры Пензенского драматического театра: Народная артистка РФ Галина Евгеньевна Репная, Заслуженная артистка РФ Наталья Старовойт, Павел Тачков, Юлия Черёмухина, Дарья Шнейдер. Артист Пензенского ТЮЗа Дмитрий Ширин. Руководитель Музея Одной Картины Екатерина Фокина. Руководитель проекта Заслуженный работник культуры РФ Застрожный Кирилл Владимирович. Любовь Викторовна Шакирова, старший научный сотрудник отдела живописи Государственного Русского Музея
Ирина А — Google review
(Translated by Google) People come here from other cities once a year to see a new exhibition and take a fresh look at the artist and the canvas, which they have seen before, perhaps more than once. This place is a must visit! You can’t even imagine with what admiration you will spend these 45 minutes tasting one painting! (Original) Люди ездят сюда из других городов раз в год, чтобы посмотреть новую экспозицию и по новому взглянуть на художника и полотно, которое они до этого видели, возможно, не раз. Это место просто обязательно для посещения! Вы даже не представляете с каким восхищением вы проведете эти 45 минут дегустации одной картины!
Mikhail B — Google review
(Translated by Google) We didn't plan to, we just dropped in by chance and ended up at an exhibition of one painting by Chagall! Very useful for general development for a symbolic price! (Original) Вообще не собирались,просто случайно зашли,и попали на выставку одной картины Шагала! Очень полезно для общего развития за символическую стоимость!
Mariya S — Google review
(Translated by Google) Visited as part of the “Night at the Museum” event. Last year I couldn’t get in because... all places were already reserved in advance, so in 2019. I made a reservation by phone at the beginning of the week. Until the end of the year, the museum will display a “portrait of priest Grigory Petrov” made by Repin. The screening of the film was preceded by the film “The Incomprehensible Repin”. The filmmakers tried, in a limited time frame, to introduce not only the history of the creation of the portrait, but also the life and work of Ilya Efimovich Repin, and they succeeded. The places where the master worked are shown; the spirit of a bygone era is well conveyed. After watching the film, I want to see with my own eyes the Repin Penates on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. A story about priest G.S. Petrov very successfully complements the subsequent detailed viewing of the exhibited original of this portrait. The session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The session starts without delay, everything is exactly as scheduled. The museum itself is in very good condition, clean and cozy. The viewing room is equipped with air conditioning, a comfortable temperature is maintained, the chairs are comfortable, and there is sufficient distance between the rows of chairs. The museum staff is polite and friendly. I recommend a visit to anyone interested in history and painting. Positive emotions are guaranteed. (Original) Посетил в рамках акции «Ночь в музее». В прошлом году не смог попасть т.к. все места были уже зарезервированы заранее, поэтому в 2019г. забронировал места по телефону в начале недели. До конца года в музее демонстрируется «портрет священника Григория Петрова» выполненного Репиным. Показу картины предшествовал фильм «Непостижимый Репин». Создатели фильма попытались в ограниченные временные рамки познакомить не только с историей создания портрета, но и с жизнью и творчеством Ильи Ефимовича Репина и им это удалось. Показаны места в которых творил мастер, хорошо передан дух ушедшей эпохи. После просмотра фильма хочется своими глазами увидеть Репинские Пенаты на берегу Финского залива. Рассказ о священнике Г.С. Петрове очень удачно дополняет последующий детальный просмотр выставленного оригинала данного портрета. Сеанс длиться примерно 45 минут. Начало сеанса без задержек, все точно расписанию. Сам музей в очень хорошем состоянии, чисто и уютно. Помещение для просмотра оборудовано кондиционером, поддерживается комфортная температура, кресла удобные, расстояние между рядами кресел достаточное. Персонал музея вежлив и приветлив. Всем интересующимся историей, живописью - рекомендую к посещению. Положительные эмоции гарантированы.
Valeriy K — Google review
(Translated by Google) Such powerful energy!!! A completely unique place for Penza! You will plunge into the history of one painting and get acquainted with the life of the artist by watching an interesting modern film. Exciting! Very interesting for both adults and children. I would like to express my deep gratitude to those who managed to preserve this museum! Now they are exhibiting a painting by I. Repin - Priest Petrov. (Original) Такая мощная энергетика!!! Совершенно уникальное место для Пензы! Вы окунётесь в историю одной картины и познакомитесь с жизнью художника, посмотрев интересный современный фильм. Захватывающе! Очень интересно, и для взрослых, и для детей. Хочу выразить огромную благодарность тем, кто сумел сохранить этот музей! Сейчас выставляют картину Репина И. - Священник Петров.
Евгения С — Google review
(Translated by Google) The famous and only museum in the whole world! Only 1 painting is exhibited and everything related to this painting is told for about an hour. According to Forbes, this museum is in 3rd place in the ranking of the most remarkable museums in the world. (Original) Знаменитый и единственный музей во всём мире! Выставляется только 1 картина и около часа рассказывается всё что связано с этой картиной. По версии Forbes данный музей находится на 3 месте в рейтинге самых примечательных музеев мира.
Никита Д — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very interesting form of exhibition. A fiction documentary is shown and with knowledge of the whole story the picture looks different. This is how you can learn to perceive the cultural code. (Original) Очень интересная форма выставки. Показывается игровой документальный фильм и со знанием всей истории картина смотрится уже иначе. Так можно учиться воспринимать культурный код.
Геннадий А — Google review

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Restoran Zaseka is a hidden gem that beautifully combines rustic charm with modern culinary excellence. Constructed from timber, the restaurant exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both locals and travelers alike. The menu features delectable local dishes crafted with high-quality ingredients, ensuring every bite is a delight. During the summer months, guests can enjoy their meals outdoors or in cozy alcoves nestled beneath trees, providing a serene escape just minutes from the bustling city of Penza.
Great, exceptional place. The restaurant is constructed from timber and thus offers an extraordinary atmosphere. Kitchen offers tasty local dishes of high quality. In summer you might want to sit outside or even in small condominiums under the trees, which make you forget to be just a 10-15 minutes ride away from the city. Service is really taking care of their guests, what is remarkable in Russia indeed 😀. Strong recommendation, whenever you are in Penza 😉
Hans Ю — Google review
Good food, very nice design. English menu but it’s outdated. International wines. Air-conditioning.
Lucas B — Google review
I know this Place from the 80, Now in 2020 this Place is a Land Mark in Penza. The Food and Service is Top Notch.
Adolfo C — Google review
A place for snowboarding near by in Winters
Swapnil P — Google review
Best restaurant , great food , excellent service
Marat M — Google review
Very small selections of food after main building fired a year ago. Limited places to sit and boring place.
Ihab A — Google review
Delicious food, good alcohol, very relaxed atmosphere.
Павел С — Google review
Very good for Penza but cannot compete with other tops out of the region.
Ilgam B — Google review
Ulitsa Sovkhoz-Tekhnikum, 55, Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, 440000https://www.zaseka.ru/+7 841 274-93-93Tips and more reviews for Restoran Zaseka
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Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
If you find yourself in Penza, make sure to stop by Mes'ye Zhan Pol', a charming café that exudes a cozy vibe. With its inviting atmosphere featuring both bright and dimly lit areas, it’s perfect for any occasion. The veranda with low tables adds to the relaxed setting, making it an ideal spot for breakfast or casual conversations with friends. Guests rave about the hearty breakfasts and delicious coffee served promptly, ensuring you won’t be left waiting long for your meal.
Cosy and nicely decorated cafe. Ordered the sandwich and was delicious. Most importantly for tourist, it has English menu.
Choon L — Google review
Great Food but Service was too late for our Orders. I'll try it one more time and we go from there.
Adolfo C — Google review
So good place! I am inostranec i lublu Rossiy!
Себастьян П — Google review
Nice place and cousin for the couples and friends !))
Ustas S — Google review
Nice for talk...good sturdel...goo cafe...good
Gadi S — Google review
(Translated by Google) I am a regular visitor to the Jean-Paul cafe. For several years now I have been choosing this place for my get-togethers. I agree with many that the interior of the cafe does not change from year to year, but I did not come to see a furniture exhibition. Jean-Paul is the place where I am always greeted with a smile. If my dish takes a long time to wait, the waiter always warns and we find a way out. Thank you for the wonderful place and for the cozy evenings ♥️ I am with you forever (Original) Я постоянный посетитель кафе Жан-Поль. На протяжении нескольких лет я выбираю это место для своих посиделок. Согласна со многими, что интерьер кафе не меняется из года в год, но я и не на выставку мебели пришла. Жан-Поль - то самое место, где меня всегда встречают с улыбкой. Если мое блюдо нужно долго ждать, официант всегда предупреждает и мы находим выход из положения. Спасибо за прекрасное место и за уютные вечера ♥️ я с вами навсегда
Kristina B — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good desserts, always crowded, but I have a negative experience visiting this place. There were foreign objects in the desserts. For more than 5 years I refrained from visiting "Monsieur Jean Paul" again. This time it passed. Live music on Friday night. The pianist plays very well, in my opinion he is a genius. The pianist gets 5 stars, but the establishment gets 3. They need to take better care of the kitchen. (Original) Неплохие десерты, всегда людно , но есть негативный опыт посещения этого места. В десерты попались посторонние предметы. Более 5 лет воздерживался от повторного посещения "месье Жан Поль" На этот раз пронесло. В пятницу вечером живая музыка. Пианист играет очень прилично ,по моему он гений. Пианисту 5 звёзд , но заведению 3. Надо лучше следить за кухней.
Yuri S — Google review
(Translated by Google) I really liked it. Cozy atmosphere, there is a brighter room and one with darker lighting. Veranda with low tables. We were there for breakfast and enjoyed everything very much. The breakfasts are hearty, the coffee is delicious. The dishes were served at the same time, the wait was not long. If I ever find myself in Penza again, I won’t even look for anything else, I’ll go straight here. (Original) Мне очень понравилось. Уютная атмосфера, есть более светлый зал и с более темным освещением. Веранда с низкими столиками. Мы были на завтраке, все очень понравилось. Завтраки сытные, кофе вкусный. Подали блюда одновременно, ждали не долго. Если когда-нибудь еще окажусь в Пензе, даже искать больше ничего не буду, сразу сюда.
Tatiana K — Google review
Ulitsa Moskovskaya, 60, Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, 440000https://sparc-food.com/mese_zhan_pol/+7 841 256-00-98Tips and more reviews for Mes'ye Zhan Pol'
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If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Penza, look no further than Restaurant "Bierhaus." This charming spot captures the essence of German culture with its cozy ambiance and attentive service. The menu features delicious food, including Bavarian-style sausages that are sure to delight your taste buds. While the beer selection is impressive, be prepared for slightly higher prices—especially if you opt for individual pints.
Authentic and cozy atmosphere. Tasty food and very good beer variety. Definitely can recommend this place to have a dinner.
Kiril K — Google review
Good beer and meat, but I have to say that a bit overpriced
Alejandro M — Google review
Perfect
Christian R — Google review
(Translated by Google) Unreal cool place. In Penza, I think, one of the coolest. Very clean, very cozy, excellent service, delicious. A separate story is the hookah. In terms of the idea of ​​the restaurant, everything is imbued with the spirit of Germany; it is felt that the owners of the restaurant are clearly not indifferent to the theme of Germany’s most slaughtering beauties and traditions. We were very lucky with the waiter. Really, the man is in the right place. Helpful, attentive, efficient, but unobtrusive. In general, five out of five in my repertoire. Definitely recommend. In the photo there are only appetizers; we took the main dishes with us - we just couldn’t finish everything we ordered. ... A couple of days later we came again. We tried their local beer - great!! Cheese balls go well with it. Be sure to order okroshka. This is the most delicious okroshka I've ever tried. It’s good with both kvass and kefir. (Original) Нереально крутое место. В Пензе, полагаю, одно из самых классных. Очень чисто, очень уютно, отличный сервис, вкусно. Отдельная история - кальян. В плане идеи ресторана - все пропитано духом Германии, чувствуется что хозяева ресторана явно не равнодушны к тематике немецких самых забойных красот и традиций. Нам очень повезло с официантом. Реально, человек на своем месте. Предупредительный, внимательный, расторопный, но ненавязчивый. В общем, в своем репертуаре пять из пяти. Определенно, рекомендую. На фото только закуски, основные блюда забрали с собой - не смогли просто уже осилить все, что заказали. ... Через пару дней зашли еще раз. Попробовали их местное пиво - зачет!! К нему хорошо идут сырные шарики. Обязательно закажите окрошку. Это самая вкусная окрошка, что я пробовал. Хорошо и на квасе и на кефире.
Stanislav P — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great beer. Not a bad snack, incl. The sausages are just like Bavarian ones. Good service. From the comments: quite lively, prices are above average. P.s. Particularly ambitious individuals can buy their own beer glass (Original) Отличное пиво. Не плохая закуска, в т.ч. колбаски прям как баварские. Хорошее обслуживание. Из замечаний: довольно оживлённо, цены выше среднего. P.s. Особо амбициозные личности могут выкупить собственный пивной бокал
Cat — Google review
(Translated by Google) Everything is excellent - salad and roast and dessert with tea! And the service is unobtrusive, but under control. Waiter Sergey. (Original) Все отлично и салат и жаркое и десерт с чаем! И обслуживание ненавязчивое ,но под контолем. Официант Сергей.
Сергей Н — Google review
(Translated by Google) The atmosphere is a little cramped, the beer was not surprising, the execution of the dishes was beautiful, the lamb ribs were a bit tough. The service is excellent (Original) Обстановка тесноватая, пиво не удивило, исполнение блюд красивое, ребра ягненка оказались жестковатым. Обслуживание отличное
Татьяна К — Google review
(Translated by Google) The food and beer are delicious, but the prices are steep. Especially beer, which you can't drink except with unlimited access, because they ask 500 rubles for a pint (Original) Еда и пиво вкусные, но цены кусаются. Особенно пиво, которое кроме как с безлимитом попить не получится, ибо за пинту просят по 500 рублей
Hlvuu — Google review

4BBQ BAR

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3.8
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Barbecue restaurant
At BBQ BAR, you’ll find a lively and inviting atmosphere perfect for a casual dinner with friends. This establishment is known for its mouthwatering grilled specialties that truly impress. Diners rave about the attentive service, particularly from staff like Arthur, who goes above and beyond to ensure your experience is memorable. The ambiance strikes the right balance with enjoyable music at just the right volume, making it an ideal spot to unwind.
The grilled lamb, potatoes with parmesan, and accompanying beers was a excellent meal. The meat was delicious and the price was very reasonable for what you get. I expected a much smaller portions of meat at this price.
Robert F — Google review
Great restaurant with great menu. Can recommend to anybody, who have a good taste. P.S. Reserve a table if you wanna go on weekend.
Kirill R — Google review
It's good descent service and and good enough food
Ahmad H — Google review
The food was good, the service bad.
Nate S — Google review
Tasty)
Mikhael K — Google review
Excellent quality
Amelia N — Google review
(Translated by Google) If I come to Penza, I definitely go to VVbar. I've been doing this for 10 years! However, the last visit was disappointing. No, no from the kitchen. The quality is excellent. Disappointment followed from the supervisor in the form of an administrator, who “chased” the waiters like an ensign of a careless conscript. The waiters tried to “take away” the dishes with almost uneaten food, they were annoying with questions “is everything okay?” Some of the tables I loved were completely unavailable. And not because they were busy, but to keep the establishment “clean” by the staff. And, like icing on the cake, the administrator expressed her moral teachings to the waiters right in front of us, in front of the guests. It’s a shame that the comfort and hospitality have disappeared somewhere. Bring back the old waiters who have worked for many years. They were top. I wish the institution development and prosperity. (Original) Если приезжаю в Пензу, обязательно захожу в ВВбар. Делаю это уже 10 лет! Однако в последнее посещение подарило разочарование. Нет, нет от кухни. Качество отменное. Разочарование последовало от надзирателя в виде администратора, которая «гоняла» официантов как прапорщик нерадивого срочника. Посуду официанты пытались «отнять» чуть ли с недоеденной едой, были назойливыми с вопросами «все ли хорошо?» Часть любимых мною столиков, вообще были недоступны. И не потому, что они были заняты, а для поддержания персоналом заведения «чистоты». И, как вишенка на торте, администратор высказывала свои нравоучения официантам прям при нас, при гостях. Очень жаль, что уют и гостеприимство куда-то подевались. Верните старых официантов, которые работали много лет. Они были топовые. Желаю заведению развития и процветания.
Кесин Р — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great establishment! The waiter Arthur is attentive and caring, many thanks to him. We had a great time with friends and spent the evening on March 8th. Good music, normal volume, very cool atmosphere and interior. It was very tasty and satisfying, for the first time I understood what it means when meat “melts in your mouth”, we ate like the last time. Very good choice on the menu, the waiter is ready to advise and help with choosing a dish. Cocktails, meat, potatoes, snacks - everything is very tasty, we are delighted! (Original) Отличное заведение! Официант Артур - внимательный и заботливый, огромное ему спасибо. Отлично посидели с подругами и провели вечер 8 марта. Хорошая музыка, нормальной громкости, очень классная атмосфера и интерьер. Было очень вкусно и сытно, я впервые поняла, что значит, когда мясо "тает во рту", мы объелись как в последний раз. Очень хороший выбор в меню, официант готов подсказать и помочь с выбором блюда. Коктейли, мясо, картошка, закуски - всё очень вкусно, мы в восторге!
Карина Ц — Google review
Ulitsa Moskovskaya, 63, Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, 440000https://vk.com/clubbbqbarpnz+7 841 225-21-55Tips and more reviews for BBQ BAR

5CRAFT

4.5
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3.7
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Restaurant
Bar
If you're looking for a delightful dining experience in Penza, CRAFT is definitely worth a visit. This charming restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere, especially during the summer months when you can enjoy their spacious outdoor terrace. The menu features a variety of delicious options, including standout dishes like the Caesar salad and mushroom burger that are sure to please your palate.
If you want to have a good food experience in this city then this place is for you ( Everything here from food, serving people and the ambience is Great ) Please give it a try!!!
Sarthak S — Google review
Love this place it's cozy and elegant and ideal for dates and night outs!
Samaha B — Google review
Classy decor, nice place to dine and drink.
Choon L — Google review
Certainly one of the best places in center of city Pensa to chill out in the evening. In summer days they offer a huge veranda with an outside bar. I like the music and the drinks. My favorite is the very tasty Tartar, which comes in a small closed glass container, which is filled with smoke. A very exceptional presentation, when opened, and an explosion of taste in your mouth. However, the changes on menu are not always to understand. The excellent "Filet Mignon" isn't offered since months under dubious explanations of the staff. That's disappointing. Notwithstanding I give five stars because of the overall quality level.
Hans Ю — Google review
Still the best restaurant in Penza? Visited at end August. The back of the house is still doing a great job, my Caesar salad and mushroom burger were delicious. The front of the house I don't know about. I was really thirsty and it took forever to get a bottle of San Pellegrino. A waiter walking past dropped a salad right at my feet. They've moved everything outside while they redo the interior; hopefully everything gets smoother when they move back inside.
John H — Google review
If you do land up in Penza .. then this Is a great place to unwind.. good food .. drinks maybe even a hookah if you are in the mood. The place has a decent fixed lunch that I have tried a few times .. overall recommend!
Sumanta D — Google review
One of the best restaurants in Penza. Good food with with some Asian fusion dishes and a decent selection of wine and beer. They have a summer terrace.
Edwin T — Google review
Excellent service, very welcoming manager. Gourmet meals. Look no further if you're in the city.
Mikhail S — Google review
Ulitsa Volodarskogo, 58, Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, 440000http://craftbar.su/+7 841 223-67-00Tips and more reviews for CRAFT

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