I brought in my Lambretta Li150 for restoration knowing that it was going to require a full off frame restoration. I had the engine restored previously and it was a runner but deserved to be redone after so many years. After some back and forth initial emails with Robbie, I brought it in. Robbie clearly discussed potential options that included less costly fixes all the way up to a full resto. I appreciated that he didn't try to upsell me. I chose the full resto and what came out after months of work was fantastic. The final cost was within the parameters of Robbie's estimate. Throughout the restoration Robbie would send me pics with updates which I really appreciated. I also brought my '66 Vespa in for a tune up. Great overall service. read more

I've always been treated very well at Scooter Bodega. Sometimes it's difficult to communicate since the phone isn't really a viable option (they're busy working on scooters and thus recommend you email them), but once a job is agreed to they are very involved and communicative. The price for labor seems fair to me, and Bernardo is the best. They have a real passion for Italian scooters and it shows. read more

I had the good fortune of acquiring a Vespa for a low cost, but the state of the scooter was unknown. So I stopped by the Bottega to ask a few questions and catch a vibe of the shop. Robbie and the other guys answered my inquiries as best as they could without seeing the bike and provided me with the contact number of a great tow service that picked my Vespa up in Queens and delivered it to the shop. Robbie accepted my Vespa with flat tires, a dead battery and an extended list of maintenance and service that was without a doubt going to be needed to be done. I felt confident that my scooter would be safe as it waited to be serviced and that the shop was up for the gig. As soon as the crew assessed my Vespa Robbie contacted me to let me know what specifically needed to be done to get me on the road and I had my Vespa the following day. As a motorcycle rider, I have dealt with many mechanics and shops over the years in NYC, and Robbie and Scooter Bottega are next level. I hopped on my Vespa with full confidence after Robbie walked me through what was performed. Thanks, Robbie & Scooter Bottega! I'll see you when it's time for my next service. read more

Very professional and friendly. Had my vespa worked on here a couple of times and they always do really good work. Had an accident on my gts300 and they made it look almost new again. read more

Ah, the glorious smell of gasoline and 2-stroke motor oil. Robbie and company clearly know their scooters. Brought my 2007 Vespa GT200 in for a persistent clutch shudder issue and they were able to fix it quickly and at a fair price. It now runs better than ever. Highly recommended! read more

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Just had a repair done here on the recommendation of a friend. Cannot say enough good things- friendly, competent and well-priced. I'll never go anywhere else. Work was done promptly and correctly. read more

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Amazing mechanic. Best mechanic in NYC for Vespas! He's fast, reliable and honest. He finished the work in days compared to weeks! read more

Hands down the only place to go to get top shelf service of your Vespa. It's like they ride the bike. There is not a bolt not touched. They get that it needs to be tuned, tightened, wrenched. These guys care. Period. End of story. The best. read more

Hey all I just had my first experience for a VESPA repair at scooter Bottega [robbie] was so friendly. He explained what he can do to fix my scooter and busy as he always is he fixed my scooter in about 2 hrs or less only because I live in another borough and had no way home without my scooter usually you would have to drop it off and leave it. I'm just trying to say that Robbie and his team of VESPA technician are very people friendly and definitely know what there doing I highly recommend you go here instead of Vespa of Brooklyn if you want quality work done on your Vespa scooter read more

I'm not sure why some folks are saying these guys were snobbish or rude or just work on Vespa exclusively. After calling around to find a place that would service my Honda Metropolitan, I emailed this place & received a prompt response. Robbie was polite, professional & to the point about time & cost. I was able to pick up my scooter later that same day. The work was done right & the cost was reasonable. read more

He is the BEST ! I have been going to his shop for about 5 years , and his service it's great. Always explain what he has done to the bike with clarity and patience. If you have a Vespa and you love her , Scooter Bottega is your only option . read more

I had a Vespa in NYC for 17 years and tried many different places to get my Vespa fixed and maintained. They are the absolute best with a large margin. Honest, reliable and friendly. I would never go anywhere else! read more

BEST scooter repair shop in NYC hands down. Reliable, affordable and honest. Just don't bring them your Chinese cheapo scoot: As it clearly states on their website, they do not service them. read more

Heard horror stories of demeaning shops on state inspections. Rode by here, greeted with smiles. Told to come back later. Later came and motorcycle inspected straight away, hassle free. Even had a chat on recommendations on where to have bike serviced in the future since they only do scooters and vintage European motorcycles. Highly recommended. Attitude free. read more

Absolutely not professional! I bring my vespa for fix some simple problems,just maintenance and they call me after 2 weeks,most the problem wasn't un solved and also they been super rude after I ask some thing about the job bad done! In the end of the story,the bill was $400 for a long description but in the realty almost nothing I think they made enough money for bring again my scooter there read more

What can you not like about a small garage filled with a couple of friendly blokes doing scooter servicing and immaculate restorations of real vintage Italian thoroughbreds. ScooterBottega have taken over some of the work that the missed BrooklynBretta did and now stand with ScootersOriginali as one of the local vintage scooter shops capable of helping with vintage problems from annoying electrical problems, to full bike restorations. read more

Whatever we need done, Robbie and his fantastic team do it well and for a fair price. We have had 2 vintage Vespas and a vintage Lambretta completely (and beautifully) restored at Brooklyn Bottega, but they also keep our vintage beater Vespa solid for year-round riding. read more

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I've used Scooter Bottega many times for repair on my 2010 LX150. I am always pleasantly satisfied with the service which I receive. The guys are very nice and the pricing is fair. Robbie is extraordinarily knowledgeable of his craft and his care shows. I had a number of repairs done at the Vespa dealership 2years ago and my bike was gone for the entire summer when I used Scooter Bottega for the same amount of work my bike was done in days and because of the swift service I was not quite ready to pick it up lol. Thanks again guys, keep up the great work! read more

For all scooter related things that's my #1 stop in NYC. Good craftsmanship and nice people in a cool location! read more

Pretty great experience here at Scooter Bottega. Robbie and his partner worked together to fix my scooter horn! I had to leave it with them for the day, but there's a bus stop right down the block that can get you back to Downtown Brooklyn, etc. And when I was trying to decide what type of scoot would be good, I called and he told me brands that were easy to find parts for yet reasonably priced (Kymco!). How nice! Oh and NPR did a piece on them! read more

If you have a vintage Vespa or Lammy, they're the only game in town, good thing they rock!

Honest. Friendly. Skilled. Scooter Bottega is the best scooter shop in the greater New York area. They are always so good at explaining exactly what needs fixing and never surprise you with hidden fees or charges. This place may be out of the way for some but what's better than a senic scooter ride to Red Hook AND an honest good repair shop? After reading other reviews I guess it's important to mention that the scooter I took to SB was a Yamaha. They were SO kind about repairs even though they specialize in Vespas. Not snobby about it at all. SCOOTER LOVE! read more

Robbie runs a busy shop because he does great work and for a reasonable price. I picked up my first scoot, a 2012 Vespa 300 that has seen better days, and they got it out the door, in the time expected. I think from his response, he gets a lot of customers who want work done instantaneously, and that's just not reasonable. read more

Great service. 1) Robbie called me straight back after I left a message. 2) I showed up. 3) Mechanic fixed the scooter. While I was there, they were doing some work on an old GS. Clearly know exactly what they are doing. Scooter Bottega is excellent. By the way, someone posted earlier about if not a Vespa (or Lambretta) then they are not interested. Mine is a "Genuine Buddy 125". Perhaps they read the criticism, because they had NO attitude about it at all. Perhaps they only have certain brands that they work on - it is reasonable for any business to specialize. Kevin was happy to work on this modern Asian scooter. read more

Hands down fastest service, and most skilled technicians I had work on my Vespa in NYC. Robbie knows how to fix the problem while keeping the cost down. Another place said I needed a $1200 wiring harness replacement job on my Vespa. Robbie isolated and fixed the issue for under $200 and that included a front tire, which was bold, and free oil top off. I could tell that it was very busy time for them, but Robbie got it done in less than 2 days. The other place said it would take at least 2 weeks. This is the only place I will take my Vespa in the city moving forward. read more

I can't say enough great things about Robbie and Scooter Bottega. After having a terrible (and costly) experience at Brooklyn Vespa, where they took a month to turn to my bike, ignored my calls, and still didn't fix the problem after charging me nearly $500, I emailed Robbie at Scooter Bottega who was attentive, honest, and genuinely wanted to get my bike back up and running. Mine weren't expensive repairs and he knew that, but he answered all my questions, worked around my schedule, trouble-shot different ideas, and, eventually, after really keeping with it, he got it back up and running perfectly fine. To think I was close to scrapping the thing after my experience with BV! All around a great experience with Scooter Bottega. read more

I've been bringing my Vespa here for years and I've never had an issue with SB. I'm so glad they're here because the crooks at Brooklyn Vespa are exactly that, crooks! Robbie and everyone at Scooter Bottega have always taken good care of one of my most prized possessions. I trust these guys and recommend them highly. They are honest, fair and quick! read more

Is there anything Robbie can't do? If I ever have a heart attack, I intend to cry out, "Call Robbie at Scooter Bottega - he'll know how to fix it!" He has kept my beat-up, nearly 15-year-old Stella running despite 12k miles (increasing daily) and a permanent garageless life parked in my front yard, ridden year-round -- and I never cry over his bills. read more

Robbie and his team are the best! I'd been in last summer after my speedo cable blew and he helped me find a new one online and gave me tips on how to install - knowing I was going to do it myself! I came back this summer to have my Vespa inspected and they took me right away and did it in 30mins. Super professional, no bull, great service! read more

Honest, reasonable, scooter enthusiasts run this shop... It is fortunate luck that I came across Scooter Bottega's Kevin and Robbie..If your scooter needs tending to; be rest assured you could'nt leave your 'scoot' in better hands.. read more

Robbie & Kevin are the best. I've been going to them for several years, since Nicholas of Brooklynbretta closed shop and directed us to Scooter Bottega. Kevin came over from Brookylnbretta I believe. They really know their stuff, provide great, comprehensive service and look out for their customers' well being and wallets. I have a '06 Vespa GT - and they keep it in top shape; I feel very confident knowing they pay great attention to detail. And on top of that, they are really nice guys. The only complaint would be that they are very busy - so you might need to wait a bit to get an appointment - but they are great at managing their schedule and telling you when they can get to your bike. So it's really not a complaint at all, but a reflection of the great work they do; they are busy because they are great. And I think the prices are quite reasonable for the experience you are getting. They also are very good at keeping you apprised of what the costs could be as they trouble-shoot an issue. It's places like Scooter Bottega that make Brooklyn such a great place to live and ride! You will not be disappointed if you need some TLC for your scooter. read more

Anyone who own's a vespa knows how difficult it is to find a good mechanic or to have a service manager answer a question with the correct answer. Since I have been on a quest recently to find a good mech for my two vespa's I decided to pay a visit to a few places. After speaking to Robbie and his staff I am convienced that Scooter Bottega is the place I want to be bring my bikes . The shop might be considered a bit out of the way but I am certain it is well worth it. Michael Schiavone read more

The best! Great service, excellent work with a much faster than expected turnaround.

I'll tell you what's not to like, a scooter shop that only works on vespas. I recently bought a rare vintage italian scooter that needed to be restored. Hence i loaded it up on a trailer and brought it down to the shop to take a look. Right off the back the place seemed like a hobby more than a profession, but then again there isn't a huge market and profit attached to fixing up and restoring vespas. Long story short i had to take the scooter back home and call in 4 days to speak to the owner who it turns out wouldn't even take a look at the scooter. Although im not a mechanic and couldn't fix it on my own i know enough about them to know that scooter/motorcycle engines work and are built on the same basic principle. Some people just don't like business i guess. read more

I would not recommend a business that has such suspect customer service skills. I clearly brought in a scooter that they had no interest in working on, and that in itself is ok...just tell me as much. But they were so snobby and dismissive about it. And then when i thought to ask if they could help me locate a cover for my scooter that would fit it, they offered..."a garbage bag?" Now plenty of us have actually used a garbage bag before, but the way they smiled when they said it coupled with the start to finish poor attitude...they we're actually trying to insult my scooter...my scooter which is now well covered and in perfect running order no thanks to Scooter Bottega. They had a nice laugh on my behalf. But how does 1 star feel? Yeah. read more

Trust might not always be a word that comes to mind with a mechanic, but it totally applies to Robbie and his team. I've been going there for three years and love the guys passion, knowledge and decency. He even stopped me on the street one day and said hi to me by name. The dude is Fonzie cool. Mike D. (not that Mike D.) read more

Yes they specialize in vintage Vespas but this is also a great place for service and repairs on modern scooters. Dropped off my Kymco for regular service, oil change etc, and got it back the same day. Reasonably priced, friendly and quick. read more

I am an instant fan of Scooter Bottega! I took my Vespa there last week, after it had been parked outside for months and had become infested by rats! Not only was it DISGUSTING inside (even after hosing out as much rat shit, chicken bones and egg shells as possible), but the battery was totally dead and the rats had chewed up lots of wires and hoses. I was honest with Robby about the situation, and while he wasn't too excited about having to dig into the stinky unknown, he was totally cool about it. I would have expected anybody to at least give a little attitude or be kind of negative. Robby was really chill, seemed really straight-forward about what services were necessary and what was suggested. It was ready in HALF the time he originally quoted me, and the cost seemed really reasonable. I know very little about the guts that make my bike work, but he was very patient with me and answered all of my many questions about the service and pricing. read more

totally rude and stand offish. I had a VERY simple problem (the screw on my oil tank was stripped) so I came in and asked for their help. the guy seemed really annoyed I was there and basically told to go home and figure it out myself. thanks for nothing! read more

I love Scooter Bottega. Robbie's a good guy and Kevin is a bike whisperer. Every time that guy touches my bike, it's just.... better. I have an uncommon modern scooter (Aprilia) that I bought used in '09. It had a terrible wobble in the front (I called it the death shake) and I took it to 2 shops, including the 'authorized Aprilia shop' at Brooklyn Vespa, to get it looked at before finding and trying Scooter Bottega, where it was fixed right up (someone had put the parts back on in the wrong order). I've been loyal to them ever since. Earlier this spring, on the advice of a creepster that taught a motorcycle maintenance class that I took at Works Engineering (which I quit attending bc the dude was a dirtbag), I called up SB to order new tires for my scoot. When they came in I drove over to SB to drop off my bike for the installation. Robbie looked at my current tires and let me know that they are in perfect shape and that I do not need tires anytime soon. Saved me a couple hundred bucks. For the folks who felt as though they were treated rudely here: please consider the perspective that Robbie's not rude, he's just British and a small business owner (which = major stress at all times). They guys at SB do not hold hands, but they do provide excellent bike service for reasonable prices. read more