Best Tattoo Shops in Ottawa

Golden Wave Tattoo Co. offers a full range of tattooing styles and professional body piercings, handled by six full-time artists and an expert piercer. Customers appreciate the clean, welcoming atmosphere and the team’s patience and care throughout the process, though some note the shop can get busy at times. Online booking adds convenience for scheduling appointments.

With over 30 years in Ottawa’s tattoo scene, Living Colour Tattoo Studio offers custom artwork in a clean, professional setting. The team works closely with clients to create personalized tattoos and provides clear communication throughout the process. Some customers note the studio is still settling into its new location.

Founded in 2000, Ink Spot offers a wide range of tattooing styles, from custom designs to cover-ups, alongside piercings and more extreme body modifications like branding and scarification. Customers appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable team and the clean, safe environment, though parking can be a bit challenging.

Operating since 1982, New Moon Tattoo blends traditional and contemporary tattooing with a team skilled in custom tattoos and piercings. Clients appreciate the friendly, professional atmosphere and detailed work, especially for tattoos and ear piercings, though some have noted occasional healing issues with certain piercings.

Known for maintaining high hygiene standards and strict sterilization, Silverline Tattoo and Body Piercing offers a range of tattoo styles including watercolor, fine-line, trash polka, and geometric, alongside professional body piercings. Customers appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable team and clean environment, though a few mention occasional scheduling issues and concerns about pricing.

Virtue Tattoo specializes in creative, ornamental, botanical, and illustrative tattooing, offering a range of styles from traditional to bold. The small, private studio provides a clean, welcoming space where respect and kindness are valued. Customers appreciate the thoughtful, professional approach and often return for the personalized experience.

Obscura Tattoo focuses on providing a private, comfortable environment for clients seeking custom tattoos by appointment only. The team specializes in detailed, clean line work and cover-ups, with many clients appreciating the welcoming, queer-friendly atmosphere and attentive care throughout the process. The studio’s strict no walk-in policy means planning ahead is necessary.

Blue Blood Custom Tattoos focuses on creating unique, custom pieces that flow naturally with each client’s body. The team offers a variety of tattoo styles in a clean, professional environment where safety and sanitation are priorities. While many appreciate the friendly, skilled artists, a few clients have noted occasional challenges in aligning designs with their original ideas.