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.“

“Mike was awesome, and I love my tattoo! :) My friends and I all had a great experience.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I’ve went to Justun for the last three tattoos, let me just say he’s PHENOMENAL EVERY TIME! Very clean shop, professional, and friendly service! I couldn’t have asked for a better artist to do my pieces, I will be back soon! If you’re looking to get a tattoo, go see Justun at Rock n Forever Roll you will not be disappointed!“

“I had an amazing experience with Rev! He pierced my nose and also did my little sister’s eyebrow, and from start to finish he made both of us feel completely comfortable. His energy was so calm, welcoming, and reassuring, which really helped ease our nerves. He took his time, explained everything clearly, and made sure we were okay throughout the entire process.

The piercings came out great, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his work and his clients. Finding someone you trust with piercings is important, and after this experience, he will definitely be the person I go to from now on for any future piercings. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“The best on the South Side. Judah’s communicative, collaborative and does solid work. Recommended.“

“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“

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

“The staff here are the best. I recommend them to everyone who will listen. Great work done by everyone, very respectful, and welcoming.“

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

“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!!!“

“This is the second time I’ve been here to get a tattoo but this time was different I paid for a tattoo on my back and the guy that did it messed my tattoo so badly I didn’t even know until I got here I met Chase he is definitely hands down the best He brought my Rose on my back look so much better So I definitely would recommend this shop They were all cool guys and there pricing is very affordable So if you need a cover or need to bring your tattoo back to life definitely pull up here they are THE BEST IN PITTSBURGH“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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 ??“

“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 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.“

“Set up an appointment with Alan Giles after seeing his work at tattoo, booze, and taco fest at monroeville last month. Alan was upfront with timing and pricing and there were no surprises. He made it easy to sit for 6 hours.“

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

“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!“