!!BRING CASH PAYMENT THEY WILL NOT TAKE CARD!! This place was an experience I can barely put into words. We messaged them through Yelp and got an appointment for the same day (I have a feeling they do a lot of spontaneous tourist appointments). The girl at the front desk was working on her own tattoo designs and ushered us into a comfortable and well-decorated waiting room. They have an €80 minimum and I got my first tattoo (approximately 3" across) for €100 (way cheaper than back in the States!) plus tip (which I know isn't as much of a thing here but seemed appropriate considering the circumstances) and a more experienced friend of mine got hers (5"?) with shading for €130. The shop was clean and hundreds of designs were displayed on the walls. If you aren't getting tattooed they ask that you stay in the front area but will allow one guest for the person getting a tattoo. But the artist- MATTEL- was just fantastic. He was professional but also acted as a friend- he spoke less English than the girl at the counter but was so helpful and reassuring and held excellent conversation. They were absolutely blasting some classic rock in the back which was appreciated and a good distraction to be honest. They sell the tattoo soap and cream in the store for a little extra and included some fun stickers. However, THEY ONLY ACCEPT PAYMENT IN CASH!!! Bring it ahead of time or the girl at the front will walk with you to the nearest ATM to watch you withdraw it. Overall an irreplaceable experience- I'm very pleased. read more

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Simone and staff were great. Everyone from locals to a couple tourists walking in were treated well. Liking this shop! Simone is a talented artist who can execute the most perfect tattoo. When in Rome you can trust Jay Lester. read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - Mother - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

Yelp sent out my request to the top 3 parlors and pure LUCK that my message was answered by Jay Lester Tattoo. The easiest and very positive experience. My girl (brain fart on her name, she's a beautiful red head) worked with me and gave me size options to fit my arm and my price point. Her work is amazing, the attention to details and her femmtle hand in her craft-womxnship is on point. I recommended this shoppe to a few friends I've made visiting Italy like me. read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - The Creation...of Peace - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - Matteo Er Grossi flash design - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

Went to get my 3rd tattoo here, small and easy. Workers were accommodating at first until they assumed my friend and I did not speak Italian. They began questioning her race and making fun of us without realizing we understood every word. Interesting visit! read more

I found this tattoo shop online and texted to make an appointment. This was my first tattoo. The staff at Jay Lester are all so talented. Look them up on Instagram. Couldn't be happier I chose this shop. read more

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. read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - Still in the healing process, got it about a week ago but this is the Creation of Adam, thank you Davide, so beautiful - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

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! read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

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! read more

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Stopped in for 3 tattoos ( three of us, each a small tattoo) while on vacation. They were super friendly and accommodated all three of us in short notice. All of the artists did an amazing job, even the tattoos other people were getting while we were there were impressive. Would highly recommend! read more

Amazing artists!! Stopped by while on vacation looking for a last minute tattoo with a friend. We were able to walk right in and were helped immediately. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful and they take the time to make sure you're piece is one you're going to love. On top of that the line work was fantastic, the music choice in the studio was fun and lively, and conversations with the artists even more so. read more

FELT SO RUSHED. My artist didn't take her time the tattoo and rushed through it, slapped on some plastic wrap and then charged me $100 for a tattoo that took her a total of 4 minutes. Looks shaky and uneven. read more

I'll try to get a healed one up soon! Got a referral from Ombre Rosse Bartender Chiara Garbo (see her review) and headed up with my girlfriends a beautiful black stone block away. Davide was professional and meticulous, listened to me and did just as I asked. I love it and would strongly recommend that while in Rome......find Jay Lester Tattoo and Davide Dot read more

Jay Lester Tattoo - Beautiful work done by Davide Dot! - Tattoo Near Me - Rome, RM

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We were on a vacation and they were very accommodating and super nice. We had 3 tattoos done that were very simple and very beautiful. The only downside was that they were quite expensive. Double what we would have paid in the states. But, we were in Rome and living in the moment. read more

Best tattoo shop I've ever visited! The kindest most talented shop all around. If you're ever in Rome, do yourself a favor and get some work done from any of their talented artists! read more

Absolutely loved this place! My friend and I got small tattoos and a couple piercings and it could not have gone more smoothly! Everyone was so sweet and friendly and spoke some English which was so helpful! t was clean, affordable, and the staff and atmosphere was incredible. If you're in Rome and need anything done you need to come here! read more

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