Best Tattoo Shops In Pittsburgh

“I have never written a review for anything before but in this case felt compelled to. All of the staff were super friendly and the faculty was super clean. Max is a true artist who has the capability to transfer his artwork onto a human canvas. I was amazed watching him work and the end result was perfection. Five stars is not enough for Max.“

“Great artists and great place— took a tattoo idea to Shakey that I had drawn up with AI. He did an amazing job and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. These guys are the best in the business and for a more than reasonable price. Won’t ever consider another tattoo shop after my experience at Shakeys.“

“Emiliana was kind, thoughtful, and very talented! My tattoo is healing beautifully—overall, a great experience.“

“I worked with Bonnie and all I can say is that I am beyond thrilled with my experience and how my tattoo turned out. Bonnie’s line work is great, the atmosphere was cool and calm, and I couldn’t be happier with the final product. Definitely coming back in the future.“

“Had an issue removing my corkscrew nose piercing on two occasions due to slight trauma to the nose. Each piercer took a look at my nose to understand what happened. They explained what was going on and they removed the ring with little discomfort. Replacing the ring was a little difficult due to the swelling on the inside of my nose. However, each piercer was able to put a replacement ring in with some discomfort. I was told to return should there be any issues or if the ring needed adjustment.They have quality jewlery - I can onmy wear 14k. They are professional and above all they are clean and sterile, which is a huge plus for me. I would definitely go back.“

“I got tattooed by jesse, he was very nice and helpful, he reworked a design by request, and it came out really awesome! I came in for a touch up the other day and now it looks even better. I will likely be back for more ??“

“Great shop! Super glad I met Jason. I had started a sleeve at another shop and unfortunately, the artist passed away. It was hard to find an artist that would help me finish what was already started. Jason helped me flesh out the rest of the sleeve and we're taking it in a whole new and exciting direction! Can't wait until we start adding color to the black work he's done so far.

The shop is clean and the vibe is very calm and zen-like. When you spend hours, and hours, and hours getting tattooed, it really helps having an environment where you feel comfortable and it's easy to have a conversation.

If you're looking for Japanese Traditional work in Pittsburgh, I can't recommend Jason highly enough.“

“Just wanted to give Kelly a huge shoutout, such an amazing artist . We are loving the chest piece you are doing on Marquise. Great job . awesome staff, clean work environment and we can’t wait to see you again.“

“Mark,Jon and Dawn are the best. The shop is great. Check them out. Run don’t walk.“

“Izzy was wonderful! Great experience all around!! Would always recommend, for sure coming back“

“Amy she did a really good job on the Godzilla tattoo & everyone there is really friendly and nice. Amy also did a great job on my Godzilla sleeve tattoo as well.“

“Chase was my tattoo artist and he was an absolute delight to be around and did an absolutely incredible job on my tattoo. I have multiple pieces by him and definitely look forward to getting more. Thanks, Godspeed.“

“Went in for 2 piercings and Rhiannon made us feel comfortable and had us laughing instead of concentrating on the pain of the piercings. Definitely recommended!!!“

“Bobby and Dalton are unreal! Their skill is unmatched! This is my fifth tattoo here and I’m already planning the next tattoo!“

“I’m Chase and My girlfriend made an attempt on her life earlier this year. I’ve never gotten a tattoo before and had zero plans or intentions on getting one I didn’t find them appealing or attractive on anyone. However this I thought would be something completely worth having on my body for the rest of my days no questions asked.
My artist was Richie and he was amazing very kind and did an excellent job. Jake and Evan were extremely kind and everyone was just very professional. I would recommend you give this place a shot if you’re looking for a tattoo. If I get more, I will be going back here.“

“Work done by Rich…. Very professional and great experience will definitely be back for more“

“Got another fantastic tattoo from Nick he is awesome. Ask for him and you will not be disappointed!“

“they were very helpful when i came in to ask for opinions/ assistance with an existing piercing issue (the irritated piercing was from a different shop… i should have gone to big iron haha)! panther helped me get better jewelry for a super fair price and everyone there is chill“

“Rev was amazingly professional. Can definitely tell he's been doing this a long time. Will definitely be back.“

“Me and my brother had a wonderful experience at this local tattoo shop! I’ve had several done at different parlors, and this was by far the best. From my initial inquiries, the team was very kind, communicative, and professional. Trisha got back to my emails almost immediately, and was very informative. Josh, who did my brother’s first tattoo, did a great job and was very patient and kind. Judah, who did my tattoo (pictured) was super friendly and respectful. The shop was spotless and efficiently run. They were also super honest—my brother overpaid for his tattoo (without his knowledge), and the next day they called to reimburse him what was overcharged. 100% will return to this shop for future tattoos!“

“Very laid back and friendly shop. Jesse’s floral work is amazing and Octeel is the premier kaiju tattooer in western PA. Get tattooed by one of these amazing artists.“

“I’ve had dozens of sessions with Justun over the past 15 years. He is a great dude. His work is amazing and stands the test of time. Sitting in his chair is one of my favorite things in this world.“

“If you're in the Oakland area and itching for new ink then get in touch with Empire Tattoo. The staff is friendly and I will without a doubt be returning to the shop in the near future. Huge shout out to Lew Sommerville for my doing my latest piece, it was a real pleasure! Can't express enough how satisfied I was with the results and my experience at the shop!“

“Laura has done two tattoos for me this year and I love them both so much! She was very honest about what to expect with the pain for both locations, which I appreciated even though I know all tattoos hurt to some extent. She also helped me decide on the location of the second tattoo and moved the stencil as many times as needed until we agreed on a good placement. She’s easy to talk to but also doesn’t seem to have an issue with a quieter session. Everyone that works there is friendly and the shop is super clean. I will be back to get more work done by Laura and always recommend her to others!“

“Pat is an awesome guy and holds it down in the studio! Great artist, good vibes and he also has a ton of awesome merch including hats, stickers and T shirts on line. Check it out, you won't regret it!“