If you’re looking to get a new tattoo, I would HIGHLY recommend Sal’s. From the moment I walked in, Greg and the rest of the staff made me feel right at home. They always make sure I am comfortable and are extremely friendly. I get my art done from Greg and he is amazing at what he does. He is considerate, takes pride in what he does, and it truly shows in his work. Whether you are looking for something small, or are getting a big piece, Greg will work with you to make sure you are comfortable and happy. Whether it is your first time or you have a lot of art done, you’ll have a tough time finding a shop that is as professional and caring as Sal’s. Whenever I walk in, I feel like I’m family and I will continue to visit and recommend all my friends. Read Less

Amazing art work with great prices! I got tattooed by Greg last week. Entire staff is super friendly and they definitely kept me entertained with movies and hilarious conversation. Such an amazing vibe and hidden gem in Toronto. I highly recommend going with photos of what you want. Greg was able to work with me to take concept from different photos and finally come up with my tattoo. I got the entire side of my ribs done he worked really fast and had a great attention to detail. Overall had an amazing experience and I definitely want to go back for more! Read Less

Amazing artists specializing in black in realism, stippling and beautiful colour work as well. A professional and clean shop that lives to make every one of their diverse (and I do mean literally diverse, from all skin tones and walks of life) clientele feel at ease when they come for a tattoo. Also diverse and welcoming in their artist demographic (talented lady and gentlemen artists) A place where everyone is made to feel welcome and you cannot catch a whiff of a bad attitude or snobbishness anywhere. Not to mention they've been in business for 15 years or more. A tattoo shop doesn't hang around that long if they're not amazing at what they do. Read Less

I stumbled upon this shop in June by accident after looking for other tattoo studios to do my first tattoo. I was greated by Scooter and I told him was looking for a compass tattoo then he introduced me to Matt. He's an awesome and funny guy who does fantastic work! The atmosphere there was awesome everyone helped each other, unlike some other studios. Since then Matt has done my half sleeve and has done exceptional work. My girfriend has gotten work done there by Lindsay, another exceptional artist. She had first fixed a botched tattoo on my girlfriend (done in Niagara Falls by an artist who has a huge ego). Since then Lindsay has done two exeptional cover ups on her, and fixed her tattoos completely. To sum it up...***It's worth the drive to Toronto*** Read Less

An absolute amazing experience at Sal's. Got my tattoo done by Lindsay, truly an inspirational beauty of art. Extremely clean place with talented artists. Would recommend others for a first time visit. Thank you once again Lindsay, am very excited with my new ink! Read Less

Greg did an awesome job with my tattoo. I had to get it touched up, since I screwed it up myself during the years, and he really made it look brand new. He has a great sense of humour, and makes you feel very welcomed into his shop. The staff are very friendly as well. The tattoo took about 20-30 mins tops to complete, and he did it with great detail. Will definitely be coming back!!!! :) Read Less

Love this place! 2 tattoos from here so far, and one touch up (originally from elsewhere, but they sucked). I'm a huge fan of how Greg treats his customers. He's always friendly, and willing to voice his opinions regarding certain placements or sizes (e.g. finger tattoos, white tattoos, etc.). He's also able to avoid hard-handing (clearly he's experienced), and you will never get scarring with his tattoos. For some reason, all the work I've gotten done by Greg has never peeled, whereas a lot of other places mess up and I have some scabbing. He also doesn't like tips... I'm not sure why. But obvi, it's polite to offer a tip!Moral of the Story: Book appointments with Greg at this excellent quality tattoo parlour! Read Less

I went to Sal's the first time 15 years ago, and Greg was my artist. He was very friendly, was very conscious that it was my first time, after 20 minutes he was finished, and I was laughing because of the great conversation and jokes he provided during the session. I have gone back 4 times ever since, and had the pleasure of having Greg 3 of those times, including today. He is  excellent! He is very meticulous, detailed, very considerate and sensitive to my needs and low tolerance of pain. I highly highly recommend him !!  I find Sal's a comfortable environment with great people.I have away from Toronto more than in Toronto the past 15 years and I have always waited to go back to Sal's for any tattoo work I have needed. Read Less

I have been tattooed in Edmonton, Atlanta, Georgia and finally Toronto - this has been my best experience yet! After being quoted an expensive price for my 3 word tattoo, I happened to stop by Sal's on a hunch, as my friend had recommended them previously. Greg greeted me once I walked in. The place has a barber chair at the front and it put me off guard at first. Once you move towards the back you see the tattoo paraphernalia. I asked Greg about finger tattoos and he vehemently told me why he was against them (he was the third artist to do so) which was fine. I instead decided on another spot. He went to work right away and designed the tattoo free-hand. I told him I was looking for a more specific font. We looked online and when i showed him what I wanted, he re-designed the tattoo free-hand once again. Greg mentioned he had an appointment coming in but since they were late, he said he could fit me in! Greg did a GREAT tattoo on me maybe 10-15 min later. I was shocked! He charged me $80 cash and refused my hefty tip. The shop I was at previously wanted to charge $130 and cited the area was a tricky one (under my right breast). I am SO glad I came here and I will make sure to return to get any other tattoo while in Canada. Read Less

Amazing artists with some specialized in portraiture and beautiful script work. A professional and clean shop that lives to make every one of their diverse (and I do mean literally diverse, from all skin tones and walks of life) clientele feel at ease when they come for a tattoo. I feel good about a place where everyone is made to feel welcome and you cannot catch a whiff of a bad attitude or snobbishness anywhere.Not to mention they've been in business for 15 years or more. A tattoo shop doesn't hang around that long if they're not amazing at what they do. Read Less