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.

!!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.

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!

Amazing tattoo shop. The customer service is excellent and the crew is so wonderful and welcoming…read more I felt like part of the team. They were talkative and funny and the shop has a cool vibe with great music. They even bought me a slice of pizza for the long tattoo session. It was an amazing experience and I would go back again and recommend to anyone. Prices were great. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Very fast response on instagram and they worked with my schedule while i was vacationing. My wife even decided to get a tattoo last minute and they were extremely helpful with ideas and accommodated her into the schedule. Everyone english is good. They did a beautiful job. Thank you Yama.

From the owner: La nostra attività nasce circa 10 anni fa come tattoo & piercing supply. E' stato aggiunto negli…read moreanni un piccolo studio sul retro del negozio dove alloggiava un tatuatore. Adesso a distanza di tempo le due attività sono distinte e separate in due shop. Uno esclusivamente per il supply ed uno dove attualmente si trovano 3 tatuatori resident e guest piercers.

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!

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

My husband and I completed a bucket list experience by coming to Rome and getting a tattoo at The…read moreBad Church Tattoo. My artist was gentle quick and friendly. I asked the artist if they could draw tattoo me own design. He did it perfectly and even better than what I drew he was true my drawing. I'm not the best artist and I trusted his expertise. Will go again when in Rome !!!

I walked-in for an impulsive septum piercing and was thrilled with the service…read more 1) The shop is very clean, and all tools are single-use and the jewellery is surgical steel. The piercer made sure I saw him put on fresh gloves and open each piece of equipment from a new package. 2) I was walked through the entire piercing and healing process before confirming that I still wanted a piercing. Every question I could have thought to ask was answered and then some. 3) They took me in no problem, even though they were packing up to close at the end of the day. I went in about 20 minutes before closing. 4) It was easy to communicate despite my not speaking Italian. Could not be happier with a first-time piercing. Clean, safe, comfortable.

From the owner: Tattoo works è nato quasi 30 anni fa quando ho deciso di legarmi per sempre al mondo del tatuaggio…read more Dopo aver trascorso quasi vent' anni nella zona di collina Fleming a Roma ho deciso di portare avanti un nuovo progetto che avevo nel cuore da tempo, e, nel cercare una location che fosse adatta a realizzare questa mia, un po' folle, idea, ho avuto la fortuna di trovare un meraviglioso locale con le caratteristiche perfette e le giuste potenziali per dar corpo ad un sogno. Oggi Tattoo Works non vuole essere la "fabbrica" del tatuaggio, dove quest'ultimo, causa il fenomeno di massa che è diventato in nome del puro estetismo, può facilmente smarrire la sua vera e più intima identità, al contrario, in questo luogo si vogliono tutelare, riscoprire, far conoscere e perpetrare nel tempo i vecchi ideali ed i sapori di un tempo nel rispetto del passato. L' intenzione e l'idea è far si che il tatuaggio si conservi nella sua più profonda essenza e che la sua indelebilità sia, per chiunque lo indossi, la memoria del proprio viaggio interiore. Sono certo che, con l'aiuto di tutti i miei colleghi e amici, la struttura che stiamo realizzando, unica nel suo genere, riuscirà a raccogliere, condensare e, quindi, a trasmettere a tutti, il vero spirito, la vera anima, del mondo del tatuaggio.