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Back Bay Ink Tattoo & Art

★★★★★5.0Google rating (93 Google reviews)

Address 31 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Phone (617) 991-6324

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Nathalie R

Aug 30, 2026

★★★★★

Mark Vata is the best damn artist in the city. I came all the way from FL to get his art on me for my first tattoo. We were a group 4 headstrong sisters lol and Mark had the patience of an angel. Thank you so much! Good artists are hard to find! We are coming back to visit you again! ❤️

Chris Yonuss

Mar 30, 2026

★★★★★

Went in to get my sleeve touched up and had a great experience working with Mark. He did an awesome job bringing some older work back to life and tightening up the detail so everything looks way cleaner and sharper. Easy to work with, fair on pricing, and you can tell he takes pride in what he does. Would recommend Mark to anyone looking to get work done!

Jarrod Jarvis

Mar 14, 2026

★★★★★

Juan did a fantastic job. I was in Boston for the weekend and the scheduling process was smooth and quick. Submitted a request online and got tattooed the next day. The Customer service, professionalism, and talent made for a great experience for my first tattoo. Not only did they treat me great while there, but also helped me out by shipping some souvenirs to my house that I left in the shop on the day of my visit. I highly recommend Juan and the team at Back Bay Ink to anyone looking for a great piece and worry free tattoo experience.

Christopher Genev

Dec 28, 2025

★★★★★

I worked with Mark on a tattoo sleeve and it turned out absolutely incredible. This was my first time getting tattooed and he was incredibly professional, helped work through and bring my ideas to life and also worked extremely efficiently. Not to mention he is extremely talented.

Douglas Zingali

Dec 28, 2025

★★★★★

Mark is the best tattoo artist around. I was one of Mark’s first customers when he started out and he’s become one of the best tattoo artists in Boston. This is my 5th tattoo with Mark, and I’m always delighted with his service and artistry. He always takes his time and creates the most amazing pieces. If you’re looking in Boston for a tattoo, consider Mark and his team at Back Bay!