These are some of the nicest people I've ever met! My family went in 9 deep to get a memorial tat and a few got new piercings... Ernie and Red were so compassionate and caring to our story behind the tattoo. Ernie is very kind and patient and Red is just as sweet as can be. I HIGHLY recommend Red Spaghetti Tattoo read more

Ernie did a great job on my tattoo. It was a memorial piece and I love it. It covers a older piece and he made it look great. read more

RedSpaghetti Tattoo - New tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Forestville, California

In response to Danielle F: what you've described has nothing to do with the tattoo artist. I speak from experience when I say aftercare is your responsibility. If half your tattoo is ok, you've not taken proper care of your tattoo. Just saying!! read more

Easy to get in bthe guy is nice but the tattoo isnt healing well at all. Following his instructions for aftercare and it's still super sore. Half is good, half isn't. read more

Best frigging tattoo artist and person and wife Red I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I habe been there I think 5 or 6 times now, most for my own half sleeve getting done and my fiance still Has lots n lots more and Im Getting more certain ones done on myself too and I Can't wait... My only regret is I didn't find Ernie and Red at SpaghettiRed totgoo shop earlier. There is so much more into getting something permanently put on your body permanently, it's the.. you and this total stranger( first time anyway ) in a small area for what cld be an hour or 5 hrs for your first siting.. I personally sat for like 5 hrs strait! l honestly have no idea how I did so long except it's because the artist (Ernie) of Red-Spaghetti made it so fun and funny n I HIGHLY n I do mean HIGGGGHLY RECCOMEND the tattoo shop Red Spaghetti off of River Rd before the little town of Guerneville read more

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What an excellent experience!!! I got finger tattoos today and I could not be happier! Ernie was super cool and made me laugh. I can't wait for my next one. read more

I got a back tattoo from Ernie over 10 years ago and it is still one of my fondest memories. Ernie and Red are wonderful and hilarious people with hearts of gold. I remember laughing so much and just in general having a great time with them. Directly after getting my tattoo I was inclined to send them a personal thank you letter, but they have been on my mind and I wanted to say hello, and thank you again!! read more

Went to Red Spaghetti for some new ink. As usual, it was a fun, fantastic experience. Ernie helped me refine the artwork I had chosen. The tattoo turned out great! His professionalism was top notch- he takes safety and cleanliness very seriously in his shop. I felt safe there, he really knows what he is doing. My husband is coming back for work on his back piece. It was a really great experience, and I'd highly recommend this shop to friends and family. Thank you Ernie! read more

I have been going to Red Spaghetti for 12 years. I started out slow and ended up getting an entire "sock" from knee to ankle on my right leg. I am now working on the left leg and it is all intricate Viking work and all completely original and Ernie has always taken the time to make sure I am completely comfortable with the design and his suggestions always make the tattoo much better. i would recommend Red Spaghetti to anyone without hesitation and I will not go anywhere else for my tattoos. read more

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I tell Ernie what I'd like to get and I have never been disappointed. He is funny and a very nice person, the shop clean. I have gotten 9 tats in a year in a half and I have more work for him. I have family that go to him and they are all pleased with his work. I will never have anyone else do my ink. read more

Wonderful experience, at spaghetti. Absolutely would recommend to anyone that wants a tattoo from someone that really cares about their work. I definitely felt respected and validated about what I wanted. read more

RedSpaghetti Tattoo - Thank you so much the flowers look amazing - Tattoo Near Me - Forestville, California

Amazing artwork, creative, and above all else just a great person you can trust. Would not go anywhere else, love ya Ernie!

Wow. Can I give negative stars? This guy was so rude to me I decided last minute not to get my tattoo because I did not want to remember the experience everytime I looked at it. I have never been so patronized in all my life. Don't even bother. read more

I'm beginning to become cynical in regards to Yelp reviews and My experience with this business is a good example why. Having recently moved to the area, I had no knowledge of Red Spaghetti other than driving past it a few times a day. When I decided I wanted some more ink, I came here to read the reviews. What initially struck me as odd is that there are only two reviews for this business, which is in a prominent location and must have a large enough clientele to stay open. What was even more odd is that each review is very negative, each of the two reviewers have only reviewed this one business and one of the reviewers are anonymous, uses the username "FU" (as in "f*ck you) and uses really negative wording. I understand not being happy with a good or service, but to create a Yelp account to solely slam one particular business seems more of a personal vendetta than an attempt to fairly inform the consumer. If either of the Red Spaghetti reviewers had reviewed other businesses and had positive statements for at least a handful of them, I might take their attack of this business seriously. Still, I wasn't sure if this would be the place for me to get a permanent piece of art added to my body's collection. I've had both excellent and poor tattoo work in the past. I put the plan on the back burner. In the meantime, I have managed to meet a handful of folks in my new town. Of the 6 with ink, ALL of them had a fair share of their work done here and ALL of them had nothing but great things to say. So, I met with the owners today for a consult and Q&A. I've learned my lesson to not blindly walk into a tattoo shop without doing my research. They were both wonderfully, accommodating, no-B.S. people. I asked them about their reviews and got a little more of the back story. Seems I was right in being skeptical of the previous reviews and my gut tells me this was one of the better tattoo shops I've been in. Tattoos are art. And tattoo shops are regulated businesses. I find it completely fair to expect the professionalism I received today and find it completely appropriate for a tattoo artist to set boundaries that are not historically associated with tattoo parlors of yesteryear in a Singapore shack full of drunk sailors. It takes integrity to refuse to tattoo someone who is wasted or high. It takes professionalism to require the client show up on time for an appointment. And it takes honor and respect (for both the artist & the canvas) to realistically approach the content and design you are about to permanently place on someone's body. Many years ago, I told a tattoo artist "I WANT THIS!", failing to respect his experience and knowledge. He begrudgingly gave me what I wanted and it turned out to be my worst, most distorted piece ever, just as he said. I should have listened to him with respect for his insight. I should have accepted that it wasn't a great idea. He should have been professional enough to risk losing income rather than ink my crappy design. After meeting with Red Spaghetti, I am not only excited by the talent they displayed, but by the integrity with which they create a warm, receptive environment. Luckily, I am willing to negotiate on my new design to assure that my tattoo artist can give me the best piece I could receive, rather than bitch about not getting my way on my own terms, on my own timeline. As it appears the previous "vendetta reviewers" we're unable to do. Ya, Yelp reviews need to be taken with a large dose of salt. So, don't go here based on my review. Go here based on 20 years of great word-of-mouth and go here to first feel it out. I am confident you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Love Ernie. Love Red. I drive almost three hours one way to get ink here. I've had red do piercings too. The only place I go LOVE it!!! read more

RedSpaghetti Tattoo - Best ink is at Red Spaghetti! - Tattoo Near Me - Forestville, California

I called to ask about what I would need to get my 13 year old daughters nose pierced. The man that answered the phone bluntly stated "13 is pretty young!" I proceed to tell him I was the same age when I got mine pierced. He then proceeded to basically tell me in his own colorful way that it would be a bad move as a parent to let her do something like that. Very rude. He could have just said they have an age limit instead of all that. read more

Ernie is a wonderful artist and an even better human. Our 3 hours together flew by and it didn't hurt at all! I came in with a picture off the internet and he was totally honest with me about how it would change over time and what he would do to create a better image for my tattoo. He is a pro! I am forever grateful and will definitely be back! read more

By far THE best Artist I have had work done by. It's been several years since my last tattoo by a local artist and said I would not get another one. Since meeting Ernie and Red a couple years ago I changed my mind ( I'm a woman I'm allowed to). Knowing" tattoos are forever", I looked at a lot of Ernies work. Red picked out the perfect roses and Ernie incorporated the design around the writing I wanted. The writing is clean and the design is beautiful. All I can say is thank you and I should have done it a couple years ago. Ernine has a great sense of humor and Red... your awesome. I will definately be getting more work done. Pattie read more

Went on a coastal getaway for my birthday and my boy and I decided we wanted tattoos. Since we were in Bodega Bay the closest shop was Red Spaghetti we called left a message and within an hour they called us back and we had appointments. We had no expectations. When we got there both David and I immediately felt comfortable and truly had a blast. Great work, Great Conversation, Great Decor and very acceptable prices. Thank you for being the cherry on top of my birthday sundae and get ready for Round 2 because we will certainty be back! read more

Red$paghetti Is old school tattooing at it's finest. Owned and operated by a dynamic husband and wife duo who can be the sweetest and most welcoming people on the planet, but live by a 'take no shit' code that seems to have intimidated some hypersensitive people. This isn't some trendy downtown tattoo shop, RedSpaghetti is the real deal, a shop reminiscent of an older time, a time before your mom wanted to get matching tattoos with your sister for her 18th birthday. (That being said, any moms and daughters wanting matching tattoos, i'm quite sure Spaghetti would be happy to hook you up! I'm not hating, i'm just sayin) Ernie, AKA Spaghetti, is a fantastic artist and handles a tattoo machine better than anyone i've seen. I have tattoos that i've had for seven years that people still ask if they are brand new, because of his finesse with the machine. And Red is a sweet and charming jack of all trades, piercing, permanent makeup, tattoo design and tattooing. There is a reason you can't go anywhere in Sonoma County without seeing a Red$paghetti sticker or sweatshirt, and it's because those who have spent time in this shop and wear permanent artwork on our bodies are proud to say we got our work done here, and feel lucky to have met Red and Spaghetti. If you are serious about wanting some work done, go in to RedSpaghetti and talk to them, whether it's your first time or your hundredth, they will be happy to have you and will work with you to make your ideas into a possibility and then into a permanent piece of art you can wear proudly forever. read more

my positive review for this business keeps getting deleted. I am sure it is from one of the reviewers below who is connected with Yelp. I am reporting this as misconduct. For the brief time this review will remain on site, I once again recommend this tattoo shop. Ernie, aka spaghetti is fun, skilled, and a great guy. My tattoo is wonderful....just what I wanted and the time spent was a fun day. Worth checking out!!!,,,,, read more

Haven't and won't go any place else!! I live out of the area and drive to see Ernie and Red! Had one tattoo done there years ago, went back last year and going back again next week! Love it! read more

Hey guys... Hey Red Spaghetti is a great parlor! I had a tattoo done by him 5 years ago and its as fresh and vibrant as the day he did it! I had contacted another parlor in Santa Rosa to request a tiger tat for my arm... It took nearly four weeks for the guy to come up with a rendering, which i might ad he was not "stoked about it". I told him to keep my drawing deposit! I called Red Spaghetti that next day, and he told me his schedule was tight and could I hang for a week... not a problem at that point. He called me up the very next day and had me in his chair. He showed me an awesome drawing HE did, he was like super cool, had a GREAT tattoo session. He was courteous, professional and a great artist to boot. He took his time, and even added a few more details to his original design! I cant wait to have another one done by Spaghetti.... Im thinking of a Koi on my forearm to go along with the dragon thats on that arm! I also have several friends who sport Spaghettis inkwork! Trust me... hes AWESOME! I would have written this a LONG time ago, but YELP was not online then! Thanx a bunch Spaghetti! Ill be contacting you soon! read more

He did some good work on me, but when I wanted a minimal tattoo, he talked me into a more expensive one. He only does work from the Flash on the walls. He doesn't seem to do freehand work. He reworked an armband I had, and made it worse. He is a good guy, too much of a flirt, but I had to pay a lot of money to get my armband fixed. read more

This place is awesome! Ernie and Red are the best!!! Ernie has tattooed me many times and it's always a pleasant experience. He always makes me laugh! I get constant compliments on my artwork. His years of experience and professionalism are totally appreciated and I wouldn't trust anyone else! read more

Great experience, very knowledgeable, extremely clean shop, amazing work. All around good people. Ernie is funny, easy going yet serious about his quality of work. His wife Red is jovial and fun to hang and chat with while Ernie works his magic. You definitely won't be disappointed with your investment here. We had an excellent experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

I just recently received a wonderful tattoo from them and my experience was amazing. My husband also got a beautiful piece and we both can't wait to go back. In fact when he drew it up and knew the reason behind my tattoo he didn't charge me! His compassion was unbelievable. Thank you Red and Ernie! I sure hope Yelp takes fu off it is very offensiveI really can't believe Yelp let Mr FU's comment slide found that very rude and not appropriate. read more

My experience at Red Spaghetti Tattoo was great. Earnie was nice enough to meet with me and discuss my ideas before my actual appointment. He gave me good feedback and it really helped me figure out the best design and location. Earnie was very professional, friendly, and completed the work in a timely manner just like he initially promised. And on top of everything Earnie is a cool guy and has a great sense of humor. I would not hesitate to recommend Red Spaghetti to anyone. read more

This place was reccomended by a friend who had some work done there and raved about it. So I went to check it out and the owners were super nice and sweet. They were very helpful and worked with me to achieve what I really wanted. I liked the piece the guy did so much I have went back and had him do another one. I also had my eyebrows done by the lovely lady and she totally rocks! This place is awesome. I would def reccomend it to others. They work mostly by appointment only. So call first. And regarding the other review, Ive only seen the guy be rude when someone deserves it and doesnt respect the place or is rude themselves. So if he was rude then you deserved it!!! As long as you respect him and his place then you have nothing to worry about. But when you act rude and obnoxious then you get treated like that. Overall, I love the place and will def go back to get all my future work done there! read more

I got my first tattoo in 2013 and was so happy with the original design Ernie created for me that I have been back for many more. Ernie's artistic talent and ability to somehow see inside me has resulted in artwork I am proud to wear. The process from design to ink is handled professionally sprinkled with humor. Expect to laugh...Ernie has a great personality and an old fashioned view on how to treat people. Very refreshing. Red has done many - (like 15) piercings for my daughter. I appreciate so much, her patience with my daughter and her constant changes in what she wants! Red is a true professional with a great heart. I appreciate to that the shop contributes to the river area and holds a vision of a community united. These are down to earth real people. I love 'em. read more

Totally agree with the below above. Nice enough people at first. Don't waste your time getting to know them if you would like to have a mind of your own. It's their way are the highway. And their way is a little off. I a tattoo don by Spaghetti, I told them what I wanted more than a month in advance. Got there the day of my appointment and they showed me a drawing that Red drew not even the artists Spaghetti, of something completely different than what I had asked for. Then proceeded to tell me my idea wasn't very realistic to the actually "flower" I wanted. Realistic isn't a tattoo suppose to anything YOU want. I was so intimidated by them I went with what they said was "best". Now I have a flower that looks half dead that I hate!! Thanks a lot Red& Spaghetti. Can't wait to find a real artist to cover it up. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FUCK YOU RED SPAGHETTI TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Really got a terrific tattoo, good detail, staff was professional and friendly, treated me and my partner very well. The art was good quality and I found the artist to be friendly and we had a good time. I was there for 4 hours. This was my second Tattoo at Red Spaghetti, both tattoo were intricate. I have also had piercing done there as well. I recommend Red Spaghetti read more

They are super friendly and actually listen to what you want to be done! Very happy, Will be going back for sure :)

My Husband and I have been going to Spaghetti for years. Most recently, my Husband got his Mother's , very elaborate, coat of arms tattooed on his leg (she passed a few years ago). Spaghetti took so much time to make sure it was done perfectly, the detail and care that he put into it really show in the finished piece, it is BEAUTIFUL! Turns out that he and my Mother-in-law shared a birthday and that really made it that much more special. read more

I loved it there. The girl did mine and was so sweet! I'm going back defiantly worth it

Regretfully, I feel obligated to do this follow-up. Giving Red the benefit of the doubt, my naval piercing is doing great. I got my nose stud changed to a ring because it was irritated. She put in an 18g instead of a 20g, which I guess is common, but a pretty bad idea considering the circumstance. I made it clear I wanted the ring to be snug, hugging the side of my nose. It was way too small. After 2 days, the skin under the ring was rubbed raw, and was oozing. The gooey stuff was caking under the ring and around it and I couldn't get it out myself. That's how tight it was. Then, I had to wait until a Monday to get it changed. Now, a week later, it still looks horrendous (and I'm not over-exaggerating). It's red, scabby, gooey, leaky, and just gross. I feel as a piercer Red should have known it was way too small of a diameter ring, my skin's reaction to it was so intense it was not just a tiny mistake. read more

I would say that I 100% agree with the above reviews. Spagehtti was a rude shovenistic pig who went out of his way to preech to me about the ways of tattoos. He gave me the worst cover up of the most simple thing you could ever cover up I could have done a better job! I would never reccomend going to them for tattoos agin. Piercings were great, never had a porblem, then I decided to get a tattoo BIG MISTAKE I was completely hamburgered and sccared very very severely, most of the color fell out and there were pretty much craters in my skin from the damage. The guy went way to deep into my skin. And before he says I didn't take care of it, let me say I have 4 tattoos besides the one spagehtti did and they all healed perfectly, I know how to take care of a tattoo well. This was the result of a bad tattoo artist who doesn't know how to preform his job safely. And for that matter the flower he tattoos was something HE PICKED off of his damn wall, he couldn't even draw me a flower . I do not reccomend going here not only that it was a waste of time and money 170$ to be exact so that he could take his time ruining my skin for the rest of my life and somehow i have to think of how to get it fixed. He even took time to go and talk on the phone for like 30 mins to his buddy and proceeded to say penis and balls every other word. If you like unprofessional then I guess this is the place to go. I just know I will never go there to Red Spagehtti again. read more