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    Jay Lester Tattoo

    4.5 (20 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    ankle piece by Vee

    I am so long overdue for this review. I went to see Vee in October for my first tattoo. I did a walk in on a Saturday evening and had been told Vee would be the best for the piece I was having done. I met with her a few minutes later and she had me coming back the following day. She took her time planning and adjusted everything until I thought it was perfect. It ended up taking 6 hours and she kept me as comfortable as she could the entire time and offered breaks and food! The piece itself turned out beautiful and healed even nicer. I was visiting my grandma's hometown when I got this piece and I wish I could go back to Vee simply for her work. She did an incredible job and I couldn't have chosen a better artist for my first and most sentimental piece!

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    Ella M.

    My experience here was very good!! I got my tattoo in early October from Roska. The receptionist- I don't remember her name- was very helpful throughout the whole process. The fist time I went to Jay Lester Tattoo, I talked to Roska and the receptionist about what I wanted. I just gave Roska the prompt "bee related" and I love what I got! I spontaneously decided to get a nostril piercing and while the slight language barrier made getting care instructions a little hard, I just went with what I've done for all my other piercings and it's healed nicely. The resident piercer was either off that day or on vacation, but someone was called in and did my piercing. It was very cheap compared to where I live in the US. I'm sure that it made things frustrating on their end that I didn't speak any Italian, but I felt taken care of and the receptionist and I muddled through. Another artist, Simone, I think, came and talked to me during my tattoo and was very kind overall. I would definitely go back in a heartbeat! Maybe next time I'll have a better understanding of the Italian language‍

    Matteo Er Grossi flash design
    Alex D.

    My experience at Jay Lester was phenomenal. All of the staff were extremely friendly, they took a pretty last minute appointment from four of us visiting from the US on our last day in Rome. MercurioCromo translated for us perfectly and bridged the language barrier and made us feel comfortable and welcome. (I forgot her name I am so sorry! Short pink hair!) helped us book the appointment and handled the money and she was very welcoming. My friends had custom designs drawn on the spot by Emiliano. They love them. They all joked with us and made sure we didn't feel left out not knowing any Italian. For my tattoo, I had the artist Matteo Er Grossi. He showed gratitude and excitement for choosing his flash design - he explained how he was happy I chose it and put 100% into making it perfect from placing the stencil to using various sized needles to get the details right. In total 4 of us spent several hours hanging out in the shop and had a great time. We would all definitely come back and we hope to. Oh! And the prices were unbelievable. We are getting ripped off in the US!!! Haha.

    Still in the healing process, got it about a week ago but this is the Creation of Adam, thank you Davide, so beautiful
    Esperanza S.

    It was our last day in Rome and contacted them through Yelp the night before, they replied really early and timely in the morning and asked what time would work best for us to come in and fit us in as soon as they opened. We got there and they were all very patient with us and even asked us our budget, we were so very grateful for that since we were traveling from abroad and had that option for tattoo artists to work with and around us. I got mine with Davide, he was so sweet, gentle and patient with me. I HIGHLY recommend getting a tattoo with any of them, all are so very sweet and talented.

    Salem S.

    Jay Lester Tattoo is awesome!! Went on my last day in Rome before catching a train to Florence and they were very patient and quick with the process. Everyone was very nice and even though I was a being a pain and picky with my design, they were very understanding. They work with your budget which is unheard of in the states. Emiliano was my tattoo artist and he did a sick job with my memento mori tattoo!

    A week out, almost done healing.
    Stephanie U.

    I was in Rome for a short 2 weeks and wanted to make souvenir of a tattoo. I was able to make an appointment. The response time was quick and professional. It's always uneasy to trust a new shop, and artist, but I felt welcomed and reassured by the staff, and cleanliness of the building. In fact, this is one of the cleanest, sterile shops I've been too. I requested an anchor, in traditional style. I'm very stoked with the art! My tattoo is almost fully healed, no issues and the art is clean! I love it!

    Beautiful work done by Davide Dot!

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    Got my nose pierced. They didn't speak English well. Good price. They didn't clean the area on my nose though.

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    I went to see Vee in October for my first tattoo.

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    The new Family Tattoo

    The new Family Tattoo

    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.0 kmBalduina Montemario, Balduina/Montemario
    €€

    I am a student studying in Roma, and I wanted a piercing. I had a great experience. Everything…read morewas very sanitary, clean, and welcoming. I felt completely comfortable and the piercing I got is exactly what i wanted. I got a vertical labret. It has only been a few hours but it doesn't even hurt too bad. The piercer did a great job, despite the language barrier. I recommend it for sure. I will be going back for a tattoo before I leave.

    From the owner: Dal 1993 realizziamo tatuaggi personalizzati e body piercing con attrezzatura monouso rispettando…read morele normative vigenti in materia di salute, igiene e sicurezza. Nel nostro studio diamo principale importanza all' "Emozione" che il nostro cliente vuole fermare per sempre sulla propria pelle, progettando nei minimi particolari quello che sara' il disegno adatto alle proprie esigenze...per questo motivo lavoriamo tramite appuntamento, che invece, non necessita per eseguire qualsiasi tipo di body piercing... In studio potrete, inoltre, trovare una vasta scelta di gioielleria da piercing che soddisfera' i gusti piu' disparati. Verrete accolti in un'accogliente sala d'attesa separata nettamente dall'ambiente di lavoro per osservanza della privacy e per una completa sicurezza per la vostra salute... Tutti i nostri materiali sono completamente sterili e monouso... Gli inchiostri in nostra dotazione sono tutti certificati dal Ministero della Salute... The new family Tattoo

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    The new Family Tattoo
    The new Family Tattoo

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    Area Industriale - Elena Fortuna - Tattooer

    Area Industriale

    5.0(1 review)
    4.8 kmNomentano

    Before a trip to Rome that was going to fall on me and my wife's 18th anniversary, I had the idea…read moreof the two of us getting tattoos to mark the occasion. I'm pretty extensively covered in tattoos, and my wife has a few, so I kind of know what I wanted to get out of the experience. I don't want to deal with "too cool for you" shop vibes or shady shops that keep uncertain hours since we would be working with a limited time frame. After doing some searches, I stumbled upon Area Industriale and started a chat via Instagram DM with the owner, who was enthusiastic about our visit and reasoning for the pieces and their less than original design (we wanted the simple Roman numerals XVIII to recognize the 18 years) and had us booked and ready to go. The day of our appointment, we took a wonderful 30 minute walk out of the city center and through the local neighborhoods to the shop, which we found to be an awesome little space that was very well-lit and inviting. It felt more like an artist hangout or gallery than traditional tattoo shop. We were introduced to Norberto who would be doing the work, and he got busy setting up. I watched him do all the proper prep work I'm used to seeing in the states and he was very professional and had my two small pieces done in no time. Next was my wife, which was just as quick and pleasant. After settling our bill (which was very reasonable) they called us a cab and we rode away with our permanent reminders of our trip to Rome. My only regret was not having time to get a more extensive piece done. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I can't recommend Area Industriale enough.

    From the owner: Resident tattoo artists, Italian and international guests ready to offer the best all styles…read more Choose your favorite

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    Area Industriale - Alessandro Micci - Tattooer

    Alessandro Micci - Tattooer

    Area Industriale - Norberto Liburdi - Tattooer

    Norberto Liburdi - Tattooer

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    Ink for Passion - Asia argento ospite con la figlia .. Da noi solo il Top. ;) #inkforpassion @asiaargento

    Ink for Passion

    3.6(10 reviews)
    5.2 kmAppia Antica
    €€

    Not that I've had many experiences in tattoo parlors, this was tucked away in a middle class…read moreneighborhood. The owner was nice enough to stay late for my daughter's whim to get an additional ear piercing. Place was clean and he was super nice although we didn't speak Italian.

    Oh my, I don't even know where to start about the experience I had recently at this tattoo shop. I…read morehad always wanted the Shakespeare quote "Love all, Trust A Few, Do wrong to none. As I was passing through Rome I'd figure I'd go ahead and chose this shop since it was near by and had such wonderful reviews I gave the tattoo "artist" the quote and he typed it out on the computer and I selected the font and text I wanted. After he stenciled it in I asked for the front to be a little bigger and thicker front, but the same style of writing. Once he completed it I anxiously got up to look in the mirror and noticed the guy totally missed the "A" and only put "Trust Few". When I pointed it out he proceeds to tell me the meaning is the same and he couldn't add the "A" because he basically left no space. No idea how this shop got such good ratings! Also, once I left the shop and arrived to the train station I noticed I had forgot my Versace sunglasses. I called and sent messages and i was told immediately that they "didn't have the time to look for nor were they in the shop and that I must have left them in the taxi" while I knew this wasn't the case because I distinctly remember taking them off as I laid on the table. Once I arrived to my final destination an hour away does the bald headed shop guy texts me and says he found a pair of sunglasses and to describe what mine looked like. I sent a picture and he said he had found them behind a table. I asked him to mail back to me and I'd pay the shipping costs and I was told "he didn't have the time" so, what do I do?!? I decided to go back on the train an hour each way to retrieve. This guy gave me such a hard time getting my sunglasses half way in route. He insisted I provide him with my passport number and identification and sign a document he wrote in Italian to receive them back...seriously?! They had no business asking me for such info. I notified the police and gave the shops address and text history and was told to go retrieve and if any issues to call them. When I arrived I did not show him my passport and signed a paper to get my sunglasses back. What a hassle. Also, why didn't I need to show identification to get the tattoo? But, he want my passport number to pick up my sunglasses I think he thinks he's the police or something. All I can say is BEWARE!!! Also, is a seedy part of Rome, too! I've attached a photo of the text I gave the tattoo artist and what I ended up with. Also, the bald head piecing guys demand to sign a hand written paper in Italian before he'd give me back my own property.

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    Ink for Passion - Michael and Stephanie Guerra tattoos in Italy of Italy!

    Michael and Stephanie Guerra tattoos in Italy of Italy!

    Ink for Passion - Work by Frank

    Work by Frank

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