Best Tattoo Shops In Ottawa

“I do nothing but rant and rave about Obscura. The studio is stunning, extremely clean, calming and it has always been such a welcoming space every time that I have visited. Although I have only been tattooed by two of the artists, all of the staff are always extremely friendly and interested to see the work I am getting done during my session. I have a full left arm sleeve done by Mariah and I have a beautiful piece on my back done by Maria where my only complaint is that I decided to place it behind me so I can’t admire it at all times! I get so many compliments on the work that I have done and without hesitation, I recommend Obscura as there are so many artists with such amazing talents who can help you vision come to life even better than you have ever imagined! I will only go to this studio from now on for any work that I am getting done. Don’t hesitate and book an appointment!“

“I stepped in today purely out of curiosity, and was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism, organization, and cleanliness of the establishment. The friendliness of the staff made me feel truly welcomed. Would recommend ?

Cleanliness: Very clean“

“I had an incredible experience with Veronika! She hand-draws each tattoo and creates stunning designs on the spot, which made the whole process feel unique and personal. The atmosphere was so comfortable and relaxed, it truly felt like an art session rather than just getting a tattoo. Her talent and creativity are exceptional, and I left feeling thrilled with my new ink. I can’t wait to go back for more tattoos—highly recommend her to anyone looking for a memorable tattoo experience!

Requested style: Hand drawn flora and fauna.

Cleanliness: Studio was very clean, bright and airy.

Stylist: Veronika“

“Excellent Tatoo place. I had Meag for artist and she is so precise and minutious!

It is a must! You have to adopt it

Requested style: They will transfer your Tatoo design to a stencil. Just fantastic

Stylist: Professional artist! Great quality of Tatoo work.“

“Lovely artists and people. Kayla is a rockstar with a great anime roster of flash and disney. Super girly punk. It's a clean, cute little studio (not wheelchair accessible unfortunately). Steve is also a sweetheart and fun to chat with. They will make you feel at home.“

“So I finally decided to pull the trigger and get some ink. I found this place through a Google search (normally I ask friends). The process was very quick and any questions I had were answered immediately.
On my day, I had Cynthia as my artist. This was my first tattoo and she was absolutely amazing at explaining everything and keeping me 'distracted'!
It's only been 1 day but I completely love the job she did and would have no reservations returning or recommending (already have when asked where I got ink!).“

“Just a good old solid traditional tattoo shop. Walk in, pick flash, get tattooed! Couldn’t be happier. Clean lines, tight fades, good dudes.

Requested style: Solid, clean, traditional“

“Amazing Tattoo parlor. Amanda does outstanding ink work . She takes the time and listens to what you want .If you are looking for a piercer, then Kyle will handle all your questions . Wouldn't go anywhere else“

“Had a fantastic time with the gifted Mari, couldn’t have asked for a better tattoo!

Her Instagram has comprehensive and detailed pre care and post care instructions WHICH I FOLLOWED and my tat healed so so well.

Mari was (p)atient and (p)erfectionistic, (p)ersonable and (p)leasant haha see what I did there? Seriously though, she’s a crazy artist and the master of her own style. Can’t say enough good things I’ll be here all day.

Venue: golden wave is a neat little place on Preston, you walk up some stairs and are greeted by (in my experience) Amy. She’s really great too! Super charming receptionist and an artist in her own right, I got to see some of her custom clothing and it was very cool. I met Adam briefly, he thought my tattoo was ‘sick’ and I appreciate that, Adam.

10/10 place“

“T and I finished my Full Sleeve exactly a year ago this Month. We started out discussing the piece I wanted and how I wanted it to look. T without hesitation made the whole design for the sleeve free of charge so I could see it before hand. Since the tattoo has been finished. Im happy to say T and I still chat on the regular and play soccer together. T is a stellar Human and an even more amazing tattoo artist. I could go on for a long time, but long story short. T rocks and Im happy to vouch for him and his work!!“

“I cannot recommend Nicole enough. These were my first tattoos. (I had two done - small and black ink.). I brought in images, and in her drawings she made them look even better than what I was hoping for. The experience of getting the tattoos done was great. Nicole is very personable and easy to spend time with. I am so happy with the results and have received many compliments. I LOVE my tattoos and now just want more. My husband plans to have Nicole do his first tattoo. About the studio, it was immaculate and a bright, cool space.“

“Jordan is an amazing artist. I gave him a brief description of what I wanted done and he designed a beautiful piece. His studio was super clean and Jordan was very professional, it definitely put me at ease. He took his time laying down the ink and I couldn’t be happier with the result. I highly recommend!“

“Jody is awesome with an eye to detail that's second to none.
Third tattoo at Primal Body Ink.

I can highly recommend

Cleanliness: Very clean, and very thorough all his equipment is treated with loving care, like a true artist does“

“Evelynn is the one to see if you're looking for a piercing! She has a very calming and unique effect on someone who's getting their first ever piercing as an adult. Full of clear information on the process and the aftercare, very soothing and understanding of first time jitters, and concise at her job! I got my nose pierced from her and before I went in, I had worse jitters than the time I got my tattoos done and Evelynn was just fantastic to have as my piercing artist! She gave me my emotional space while also offering ample support by saying just the right things.
So in love with how perfect its come through and I couldn't have picked a better place nor a better artist to get my piercing done from!
Thank you Evelynn :)“

“I've been having great experiences with one of the tattoo artists from Barnstormer: Dan. He's been great to work with. Our appointments have been consistent with what we've scheduled. He's been kind, welcoming and pleasant to be around. The rest of the guys in the shop have been awesome too! Highly recommend Dan to do your work and I'm sure the other guys are great too!“

“Kurt did mine and my wife’s tattoos. This was our first time getting tattoos and Kurt was very professional and patient with us in answering all our questions. Everything from the design consultation to the end result itself was a very pleasant experience.

His attention to detail and his passion for his trade is truly reflected in his work.

We are extremely pleased not only with our tattoos but with the experience as a whole. I would definitely go back to Kurt for my next tattoo.

Cleanliness: This tattoo studio is very clean, and all the staff take great care in ensuring all equipment and surfaces are properly sanitized. Everything from frequent glove changes to disinfecting with alcohol between clients is well thought out.

Great job!“

“These guys were extremely kind. In a world lacking costumer service this place isn't. I'd recommend anyone to just stop by and admire the art on display“

“I've been a customer at this tattoo shop for a few years now, and I can't say enough good things about it! Every time I walk in, I'm greeted with a smile and fantastic customer service. The shop is always spotless, and I always feel safe and comfortable being there.

The artists here are incredibly talented and passionate about their work. They take great care and attention to detail with every tattoo they create. It's clear they love what they do, and it shows in the amazing quality of their art. Big shout out to Everett and Zu, whom I've been lucky enough to have quite a bit of work done by both of them.

The owner, Cameron, is one of the kindest people I've ever met. He goes above and beyond for his customers and is always giving back to the community. It's inspiring to see someone who truly cares about both his business and the people around him.

Kelsi, the piercer, is lovely and professional. She's incredibly knowledgeable and always has a beautiful selection of high-quality jewelry. I can't recommended her enough if your looking for a piercer.

If you're looking for a clean, welcoming, and incredibly talented tattoo shop, this is the place to go. I can't recommend it highly enough!“

“Fantastic. Edith did both my tattoo & my husbands. We absolutely love them. Thank you ? so much for making our tribute tattoos look so sweet

Requested style: Edith worked with both myself & my husband to create the perfect memorial tattoo taking into mind our ideas & adding the perfect addition

Cleanliness: Super clean & well set up.

Stylist: Edith was our artist & she's amazing!
Shes's sweet, kind & super calm & easy to chat to, (which was great as this was my 2nd tattoo & I was nervous but she really put me at ease) She helped us create the perfect tattoos to honor or dogs who both passed last year.“

“Anna was piercer and she was so great and didn’t rush us. She’s also very clean and diligent. The place had a nice vibe“

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere in your studio, you really know how to make people feel comfortable I can tell you’re all very experienced!
Anna did an amazing job on my arm I couldn’t be more happy, she is a phenomenal artist and worked really hard to make sure it was beyond exceptional!“