Ernie is a wonderful artist and an even better human.  Our 3 hours together flew by and it didn't hurt at all!  I came in with a picture off the internet and he was totally honest with me about how it would change over time and what he would do to create a better image for my tattoo.  He is a pro!  I am forever grateful and will definitely be back! Read Less

Went on a coastal getaway for my birthday and my boy and I decided we wanted tattoos. Since we were in Bodega Bay the closest shop was Red Spaghetti we called left a message and within an hour they called us back and we had appointments. We had no expectations. When we got there both David and I immediately felt comfortable and truly had a blast. Great work, Great Conversation, Great Decor and very acceptable prices. Thank you for being the cherry on top of my birthday sundae and get ready for Round 2 because we will certainty be back! Read Less

Best frigging tattoo artist and person and wife Red I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.  I habe been there I think 5 or 6 times now, most for my own half sleeve getting done and my fiance still Has lots n lots more and Im Getting more certain ones done on myself too and I  Can't wait...  My only regret is I didn't find Ernie and Red at SpaghettiRed totgoo shop earlier.  There is so much more into getting something permanently put on your body permanently,  it's the.. you and this total stranger( first time anyway ) in a small area for what cld be an hour or 5 hrs for your first siting.. I personally sat for like 5 hrs strait! l honestly have no idea how I did so long except it's because the artist (Ernie) of Red-Spaghetti   made it so fun and funny n I HIGHLY n I do mean HIGGGGHLY RECCOMEND the tattoo shop Red  Spaghetti  off of River Rd  before the little town of  Guerneville Read Less

I love Red$paghetti! Ernie and Red are definitely a couple of my favorite people and I'm sad that I haven't seen them in so long! Red did my industrial and tongue piercings and Spaghetti has done 3 of my 4 tattoos (and the only reason he didn't do the 4th one is because I was in Vegas and wanted to do something crazy �). It's just like everyone else says, you walk in the door and are greeted by smiles and they make you feel right at home, like family. They are such wonderful ...and talented people, I just can't say enough about how great they are! I love hanging out with them at the shop just joking around and telling stories while getting tattooed. I wouldn't trust anyone else to do my tattoos and piercings (except for that one time in Vegas... and although I like my Vegas tattoo, the guy was no fun to hang out with like Red and Spaghetti are). Hoping to finally go back soon for Red to do a couple more piercings for me, and maybe, just maybe I might have enough funds for Spaghetti to do a couple small tattoos as well � Love you guys Ernie and Red! Looking forward to seeing you soon! See More Read Less

Red Spaghetti (Ernie)Is by far my favorite tattoo artist EVER now . Not just cuz his work is amazing and beautiful,n he doesn't RIP U OFF! But also cuz you are so fun and easy to swap war stories with . I Can't believe I was able to sit for so long last nite,but that just proves how F****** Awesome you are at your work. I'll never go anywhere else to get my future work done and I have a lot of blank canvas left lol.. You and Red are both two of the coolest and nicest duo I've ever had the pleasure to meet. I can't wait to finish the coloring wed � I will always tell people who did this amazing half sleeve tattoo (unless their dicks) THANK YOU ERNIE & RED, y'all are the best! Sue Read Less

I got my belly button done here 2 years ago, got my first tattoo here about 4 days ago and my tongue pierced here they are the best! They make you feel homie and they help you not be so nervous. they tell you the truth on how they feel about things and help you make the right choice. I will always go here for a tattoo and piercing no where else. Read Less

I made an appointment to get my first tattoos on my 18th birthday and it was truly an amazing experience. Ernie made me feel so comfortable and time just flew by because of how much fun I was having while he was tattooing me. He does amazing work and makes you feel right at home! I would highly recommend Red Spaghetti to anyone. Read Less

I thought about getting my very FIRST tattoo about 10 years ago but was concerned about the quality and artistry. On an outing with my son, his wife and daughters we dove by RedSpaghetti and my son said he knew Ernie from high school.  We turned around and went into the shop.  It was very neat and clean and Ernie came out to say hello.  Even tho I'm pushing 70 years old (UGH!) he was very kind and understanding and did not make me feel foolish about getting a tattoo at my age!!  Not only that but he more than exceeded my dreams about what I wanted!!  The color is vibrant, the design perfect and the pain almost non existent!!  I would absolutely recommend this artist to anyone who wants a very high end, quality tattoo!!  Red and Ernie are delightful!!  Hugs to you both Sheri Read Less

My experience at Red Spaghetti Tattoo was great. Earnie was nice enough to meet with me and discuss my ideas before my actual appointment. He gave me good feedback and it really helped me figure out the best design and location. Earnie was very professional, friendly, and completed the work in a timely manner just like he initially promised. And on top of everything Earnie is a cool guy and has a great sense of humor. I would not hesitate to recommend Red Spaghetti to anyone. Read Less

My girlfriend and I were in the area for my birthday, decided we wanted to get some ink to commemorate our trip. Looked through many listings and decided we would try Red out. When we arrived at the shop it was clean, very well organized and run with knowledge of the trade. We were very impressed. After our sitting and the fine work on small pieces, the atmosphere, and cool peeps we have decided to come back for more work. Thank you Red Sphagetti for the time and effort to make our trip that much more memorable. By the way, your hair looks cute! Read Less

Great experience,  very knowledgeable,  extremely clean shop,  amazing work.  All around good people.  Ernie is funny,  easy going yet serious about his quality of work.  His wife Red is jovial and fun to hang and chat with while Ernie works his magic. You definitely won't be disappointed with your investment here.  We had an excellent experience.  We'll definitely be back! Read Less

If you want a fantastic tattoo and a great experience all together. Make an appointment today. You will laugh, you will cry, you will laugh AGAIN. The folks here treat you like family. With respect and care. You will get what you want and come back for more. My first choice always. Read Less

By far THE best Artist I have had work done by. It's been several years since my last tattoo by a local artist and said I would not get another one.Since meeting Ernie and Red a couple years ago I changed my mind ( I'm a woman I'm allowed to). Knowing" tattoos are forever", I looked at a lot of Ernies work.Red picked out the perfect roses and Ernie incorporated the design around the writing I wanted.The writing is clean and the design is beautiful.All I can say is thank you and I should have done it a couple years ago.Ernine has a great sense of humor and Red... your awesome.I will definately be getting more work done.Pattie Read Less

I love red and Ernie they do amazing work. They Make sure that you feel comfortable. Ernie does awesome tattoo work. Red Is also amazing at piercings. I would definitely recommend them. I Will be back for more work. Read Less

I'm beginning to become cynical in regards to Yelp reviews and My experience with this business is a good example why. Having recently moved to the area, I had no knowledge of Red Spaghetti other than driving past it a few times a day. When I decided I wanted some more ink, I came here to read the reviews. What initially struck me as odd is that there are only two reviews for this business, which is in a prominent location and must have a large enough clientele to stay open. What was even more odd is that each review is very negative, each of the two reviewers have only reviewed this one business and one of the reviewers are anonymous, uses the username "FU" (as in "f*ck you) and uses really negative wording. I understand not being happy with a good or service, but to create a Yelp account to solely slam one particular business seems more of a personal vendetta than an attempt to fairly inform the consumer. If either of the Red Spaghetti reviewers had reviewed other businesses and had positive statements for at least a handful of them, I might take their attack of this business seriously. Still, I wasn't sure if this would be the place for me to get a permanent piece of art added to my body's collection. I've had both excellent and poor tattoo work in the past. I put the plan on the back burner. In the meantime, I have managed to meet a handful of folks in my new town. Of the 6 with ink, ALL of them had a fair share of their work done here and ALL of them had nothing but great things to say.So, I met with the owners today for a consult and Q&A. I've learned my lesson to not blindly walk into a tattoo shop without doing my research. They were both wonderfully, accommodating, no-B.S. people. I asked them about their reviews and got a little more of the back story. Seems I was right in being skeptical of the previous reviews and my gut tells me this was one of the better tattoo shops I've been in. Tattoos are art. And tattoo shops are regulated businesses. I find it completely fair to expect the professionalism I received today and find it completely appropriate for a tattoo artist to set boundaries that are not historically associated with tattoo parlors of yesteryear in a Singapore shack full of drunk sailors. It takes integrity to refuse to tattoo someone who is wasted or high. It takes professionalism to require the client show up on time for an appointment. And it takes honor and respect (for both the artist & the canvas) to realistically approach the content and design you are about to permanently place on someone's body. Many years ago, I told a tattoo artist "I WANT THIS!", failing to respect his experience and knowledge. He begrudgingly gave me what I wanted and it turned out to be my worst, most distorted piece ever,  just as he said. I should have listened to him with respect for his insight. I should have accepted that it wasn't a great idea. He should have been professional enough to risk losing income rather than ink my crappy design. After meeting with Red Spaghetti, I am not only excited by the talent they displayed, but by the integrity with which they create a warm, receptive environment. Luckily, I am willing to negotiate on my new design to assure that my tattoo artist can give me the best piece I could receive, rather than bitch about not getting my way on my own terms, on my own timeline. As it appears the previous "vendetta reviewers" we're unable to do. Ya, Yelp reviews need to be taken with a large dose of salt. So, don't go here based on my review. Go here based on 20 years of great word-of-mouth and go here to first feel it out. I am confident you will be pleasantly surprised. Read Less

I have been going to Red Spaghetti for 12 years. I started out slow and ended up getting an entire "sock" from knee to ankle on my right leg. I am now working on the left leg and it is all intricate Viking work and all completely original and Ernie has always taken the time to make sure I am completely comfortable with the design and his suggestions always make the tattoo much better.i would recommend Red Spaghetti to anyone without hesitation and I will not go anywhere else for my tattoos. Read Less

I have never had a bad experience at Red Spaghetti tattoos, I have been to several different shops some that were closer to me and this place was so comfortable and Red and Spaghetti are always so friendly and helpful. I have some beautiful work that is still popping after 6 years. I will continue to drive the hour it takes to get there because it is well worth it. Read Less

Hey guys... Hey Red Spaghetti is a great parlor! I had a tattoo done by him 5 years ago and its as fresh and vibrant as the day he did it! I had contacted another parlor in Santa Rosa to request a tiger tat for my arm... It took nearly four weeks for the guy to come up with a rendering, which i might ad he was not "stoked about it".  I told him to keep my drawing deposit! I called Red Spaghetti that next day, and he told me his schedule was tight and could I hang for a week... not a problem at that point. He called me up the very next day and had me in his chair. He showed me an awesome drawing HE did, he was like super cool, had a GREAT tattoo session. He was courteous, professional and a great artist to boot. He took his time, and even added a few more details to his original design! I cant wait to have another one done by Spaghetti.... Im thinking of a Koi on my forearm to go along with the dragon thats on that arm! I also have several friends who sport Spaghettis inkwork! Trust me... hes AWESOME! I would have written this a LONG time ago, but YELP was not online then!Thanx a bunch Spaghetti! Ill be contacting you soon! Read Less

I've gotten 5 tattoos over 10 years at RedSpaghetti and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Getting a tattoo is a MAJOR commitment, and I trust Spaghetti not just to do a great technical job, but to understand my needs and expectations and combine his expertise with my vision to create a person work of art. And he's never let me down. I've travelled across the country and halfway around the world for a RedSpaghetti tattoo and it's always worth it. Read Less

Wow. Can I give negative stars? This guy was so rude to me I decided last minute not to get my tattoo because I did not want to remember the experience everytime I looked at it. I have never been so patronized in all my life. Don't even bother. Read Less