It's a chocolate-hazelnut spread that has been around for close to 50 years. But to lovers of Nutella, the accoutrement is so much more. The growing popularity of Nutella (with a fandom bordering on mania) means it's sold in some 75 countries, and its use has extended from kitchen pantries to restaurants' repertoires so that chefs can incorporate the sweet ingredient into gourmet contexts. Here are eateries around the D.C. area where diehard fans can score some Nutella action.
—Dena Levitz
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The Ultimate Nutella Heat Map

1. Fishnet
College Park, MD 20740
Among the to-go items for this College Park seafood and sandwich joint is a Nutella pudding cup that takes on the consistency of a smooth mousse. For just a few bucks it’s a chocolate-tastic steal.
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2. B Too
Washington, D.C. 20005
Nutella decadence comes in the form of the decadent crepes available brunch time at this 14th Street Belgian-themed eatery. The crepes have a classic banana and Nutella combo with heaps of whipped cream.
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3. Wicked Waffle
Washington, D.C. 20006
Another breakfast option is the nutella waffle at Wicked Waffle, where the chefs spread the Nutella over the waffle surface as as not to skimp on hazelnut flavor.
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4. Iron Gate
Washington, D.C. 20036
Critics might be praising Iron Gate’s savory options and the fact that dinner includes an animal of the day roasted over a spit. But brunch at this reopened restaurant by Tony Chittum also boasts a dish of toasted sourdough with homemade “nutella” and last season’s preserves in the sweet section of the menu.
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5. Seventh Hill
Washington, D.C. 20003
Capitol Hill residents love their pizza at 7th Hill. But for dessert, the Nutella calzone might be just as adored. The calzone is a mound of powder sugary goodness on the “after” menu to finish out an Italian feasts.
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6. Radius Pizza
Washington, D.C. 20010
Across town, Nutella is served in calzone at this Mt. Peasant hub of pizza as well. This one is served with a side of homemade ice cream, in such flavors as vanilla, banana or mint. Radius is often in the business of riffing on traditional calzones. In the past, staff have served a breakfast variety, too.
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7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
Washington, D.C. 20037
In the layered, slightly fancy dessert category, add in the trifle at Circa which turns Nutella into a mousse with whipped cream, candied walnuts and chocolate cake. The dish is a dessert offering at the Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle and Clarendon locations.
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8. Osteria Marzano
Alexandria, VA 22313
Osteria Marzano made headlines with its Nutella pizza when it opened. It's topped with the spread, plus marshmallows, marscapone and pistachio.
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9. Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria
Silver Spring, MD 20910
The Nutelloco dessert pizza is covered in Nutella, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar.
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10. Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
Washington, D.C. 20036
Slices at Barcode come in the normal tomato and cheese variety — and also in Nutella as a dessert option to share. The specialty pizza comes with mascarpone, walnuts, strawberries and banana.
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11. Ted's Bulletin
Washington, D.C. 20003
The pop tart flavors at Ted's rotate, but keep an eye out for the Nutella pop-tart. Diners can even go the off-menu route and make it into an ice cream sandwich.
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12. Del Frisco's Grille
Washington, D.C. 20004
At this upscale bar on Pennsylvania Avenue, a meal of American fare like pork chops and filet mignon can be followed up with Nutella bread pudding that includes coffee ice cream and caramel sauce along with the Nutella to form the pudding.
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13. Red Apron Butcher
Fairfax, VA 22031
Nutella is one of the rotating soft serve flavors available at Red Apron's Union Market and Mosaic locations.
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14. GBD (Golden Brown Delicious)
Washington, D.C. 20036
Naturally, Nutella is one of the flavors pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac has tackled at GBD.
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15. Bourbon Steak Washington DC
Washington, D.C. 20007
For a complex and textured dessert, the Georgetown steakhouse is offering an order of crunchy profiteroles. Besides Nutella, the pastries have salty caramel ice cream and actual hazelnuts to go along with the chocolate-hazelnut spread.
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16. Pizzeria Orso
Falls Church, VA 22046
Pizzeria Orso's most well-known dessert is their lemon glazed doughnut with whipped nutella mousse.
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17. The Pretzel Bakery
Washington, D.C. 20003
Why have mustard when Nutella’s available as a dip on the handmade pretzels that this bakery prepares daily? In the winter the store also introduced Nutella hot chocolate to warm up diners on cold days.
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18. Boqueria
Washington, D.C. 20036
Boqueria takes churros and stuffs them with Nutella, deep fries them and dusts them with powdered sugar.
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19. Pound The Hill
Washington, D.C. 20003
Nutella isn't hard to find at Pound the Hill — it's in scones, breakfast sandwiches, hand pies and even lattes.
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