Monument dumplings is a charming and quiet corner of Poltava, in the historic part of the city on Ivanova mountain, near the restaurant. The monument raised in honor of the traditional edge of Poltava Ukrainian dishes - dumplings, and the city became a symbol of prosperity and generosity. The authors of the memorial sign made - sculptor N. Tsys and People's Artist of Ukraine A. Chernoschokov.

Inauguration of the monument to the traditional Ukrainian folk dish - dumplings - held on April 1, 2006 for the birthday of the famous Ukrainian writer Nikolai Gogol, who in his works glorified dumplings for the whole world. The idea of ​​creating the monument belongs to the local artists, and the initiator of the appearance of the monument was made by the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada A. Kukoba.

Memorial sign, Poltava dumplings - a huge bowl with twelve concrete dumplings and a large deep as a scoop, spoon, which rests on a pedestal in the form of wooden countertops, ustelennoy traditional Ukrainian towel. Monument dumplings symbolize prosperity and wealth of the family.

Poltava monument is one of the most popular places in the city. Initially, he was placed near the Assumption Cathedral, but due to the many requirements of the faithful it was moved to the other side of the square, close to the restaurant "Ivanova Gora".

On Cathedral Square near the monument each year passes festival dumplings, which can be enjoyed by visiting the different kinds of dumplings, as well as see the competitions, concerts, culinary competition for the preparation of the most delicious dumplings and theatrical performance based on works by Gogol and Kotlyarevskii.

The memorial sign in the city of Poltava dumplings became the obligatory point of visiting the wedding processions.