!!BRING CASH PAYMENT THEY WILL NOT TAKE CARD!!…read more 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.

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

Brilliant service....both before I went (when I called to enquire), and during my visit…read more The staff are extremely friendly and helpful; brilliant English too from them all! The piercing I got was professional and over in minutes. The care and service offered was outstanding. I'd highly recommend them. Thanks to you all! I'll definitely be back for more piercings!

I can't recommend this place enough. Last week I walked in without an appointment to have four…read moregauged piercings (two 12's and two 14's) reopened. The owner, Gabrielle, was very welcoming and accommodating. He took care of the piercings himself, and he and one of the girls working that day helped me pick out the right size hoops. One thing I absolutely have to mention is that the shop only had one of the 12 gauge hoops I needed, so Gabrielle gave me a 14 to wear in the hole until the 12 arrives at no extra charge. I was in and out of the studio in less than half an hour and couldn't have asked for better service (keep in mind that this was August, when most shops in Rome are closed.) If you need some work done while you're in Rome, hit these guys up.

Always treated as family, this is a must stop if you're in the area great staff , very welcoming…read moreand friendly.

I stumbled upon St Peter's Ink while aimlessly wandering... as soon as I walked in I knew I had to…read moreget something. If you're into memento mori, fine line, and local artists, welcome home! The shop is so warm and inviting, and all the artists are incredibly professional, kind, and clear. I got a navel piercing and my artist explained every step of the way what he was doing and why, which was super helpful and contributed to the easygoing and comfortable nature of my whole experience. My skin gets irritated very easily but by some miracle by the end of the same day I had virtually no swelling or redness! I had been worried about the pain but it was such a lovely, professional experience and I'm so grateful. Thank you so so much to Fabrizio and his team by far my most favorite find on my trip to Rome. AND I feel like a princess now! Grazie mille!

I was in Rome for a few days and I was able to get an appointment. Lamessanera did my tattoo and…read moreshe did an amazing job. I am so happy with it! I definitely recommend this place!

Daniela did an amazing job, it was so easy to make an appointment and I was done in 40 minutes…read more It's better than any tattoo I've gotten in America.

Flew to Italy, traveled the entire country and documented it by getting a tat here! I contacted…read moreStefano a month beforehand to inquire about coming in and what I was looking for. He asked to stop by as soon as I can before the actual date I was getting my tat to go over the logistics. He was super nice, attentive to detail, and really took his time to get the right font! Pricing is fair, gave him a tip on top of it too for doing such free work despite all the distractions of other ppl who wanted to do a walk in. Totally recommend!!

Lucky Signs Tattoo was a fabulous experience. Our lovely female tattoo artist worked together with…read moreus to design the perfect tattoo to end our Rome trip with. She was kind. She listened to our request. She spoke a bit of English, and through collaboration my sister and I were able to get exactly what we wanted. Make sure to bring cash as they don't accept foreign credit or debit cards. If you don't have cash, there's an ATM at the bank right around the corner and across the street.

Yama Tattoo was amazing, perfect artwork and they are all so friendly! If we come back to Rome, we…read morewill be sure to make another stop at Yama Tattoo!

Parents and I went in and got tattoos commemorating our trip to Rome. The staff and artists were…read moreextremely friendly and welcoming. I was dreading having to use google translate, but their English was amazing. I highly recommend coming here. 10/10

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

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

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.