You don’t have to go all the way to France if you are in need of a healthy dose of joie de vivre. In the heart of Maastricht you’ll find Le Fernand: a perfect combination of French bistro, café du vins and restaurant. Stop by for a delicious lunch, a friendly drink or an extensive dinner.
Qu’est-ce que
Le Fernand ?
Le Fernand is more French than France. Not our own words (okay, sometimes they are), but that’s what we hear from our guests. We míght have taken it a bit too far. From the broth and wine, to the oysters and syrups; if the label isn’t French, we don’t want it. Our patron, Fernand, was taken by French cuisine from an early age. The elegant and subtle dishes, the shareable portions, the base of butter, foie gras and garlic…. Qu’est-ce qui ne plaît pas?
Comment se
présente le menu ?
Our menu is pretty much fixed, but occasionally we change things ups by adding new variations, recurring favourites or old classics. Think cuisses de grenouilles, escargots, foie gras and paté maison. Our wine list is as it should be: extensive, diverse and very French. Join us on a French wine journey and discover every region the country has to offer. Our sommeliers will be happy to help you make the best choice – even for wines so special that they are not on the menu.
Menu du Jour
Our menu is currently being updated. It is possible that the version online is not the most recent one.
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Huître Le Fernand 6.5 per oyster
Cucumber and lemon slices, pastis
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Fines de Normandie 3.6 | 21 | 42
Served with lemon slices, shallot vinaigrette and black pepper - 1, 6 ou 12
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Creuse Zélandaise 3.6 | 21 | 42
Zeeland oysters served with lemon slices and shallot vinaigrette - 1, 6 ou 12
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House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr 32.5
A fine caviar with hints of herbs and almonds. Served with blinis and crème fraîche
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Crevettes 14.5
Prawn cocktail
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Crabe des Neiges 24.5
Fresh snow crab claws served with a lemon mayonnaise
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Sélection de Fruits de Mer 53.5
Selection of seasonal shellfish: shrimps, oysters, crab claws and scallops
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Apéritif 22.5
The best bits of the platters below, hand-picked for you
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Fromage Apéritif 16.5
Assorted cheeses served with bread-and-onion crumble and sourdough
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Charcuterie 18.5
Jambon de Bayonne, saucisse and jambon blanc
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Poisson 19.5
Smoked salmon belly, slow-cooked tuna and marinated sardines
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Trempette aux Herbes 8.5
Crunchy Alsace-style baguette served with crème fraîche and freshly chopped herbs
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Petit Bisque 7.5
Small serving of richly flavoured shellfish bisque
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Oeuf Mayonnaise 14.5 / 25.5
French-style eggs topped with anchovies and truffle - 3 or 6
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Rillettes de Canard 13.5
Homemade duck rillette served with crackers and mixed pickles
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Paté Maison 14.5
Homemade pâté served with Dijon mustard and cornichons
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Camembert au Four 12.5
Baked Camembert served with bread crumbs and garlic confit
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Croquettes Maison prix du jour
Assorted homemade croquettes
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Saumon Mariné 17.5
Cured and marinated salmon, roasted tomatoes, fresh radish and wholegrain mustard
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Boudin Blanc & Foie Gras 22.5
Black pudding with brioche, Calvados, foie gras and oven-baked apples
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Betterave 15.5
Beetroot tartare with pickled cherries, chestnuts and a wild mushroom vinaigrette
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Cuisses de Grenouilles 14.5 | 25.5
Frog legs with garlic, anchovy, caper butter & lemon - 3 or 6
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Escargots à la Bourguignonne 13.5 | 23.5
Snails served in herb butter - 6 or 12
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Steak Tartare Préparé 18 | 24
Raw beef tenderloin served with a potato crisp and brioche
+ House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr + 25
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Thon Grillé 23.5
Grilled yellowfin tuna steak served lukewarm with olive tapenade and Antiboise dressing
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Filet de Boeuf au Poivre Saignant 24.5
Grilled beef fillet served with parsnips and a truffle and mushroom jus
+ Foie Gras Grillé + 9.5
+ Fresh Truffle + 7.5 -
Confit de Canard 23.5
Duck leg confit served with sauerkraut, bacon lardons and jus
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Poireaux à la Hollandaise 19.5
Leek confit, Hollandaise sauce, mustard and chervil
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Flétan 26.5
Pan-fried halibut served with leeks and a vanilla and vin jaune sauce
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Sanglier 22.5
Grilled wild boar served with caramelised Belgian endive, Roquefort, poached pears and a herby game jus
+ Foie Gras Grillé + 9.5
+ Truffe Fraîche + 7.5
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Frites aux Herbes de Provence 5.5
French fries, herbes de Provence and tangy homemade mayonnaise
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Salade Le Fernand 6.5
Green salad with tangy shallots and pickled onions
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Haricots Verts au Beurre Café de Paris 7
Parisian-style green beans served with butter
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Champignons à la Bourguignonne 9.5
A new take on the Bourgogne classic
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House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr 25
Tin of deluxe caviar with hints of herbs and almonds
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Macarons 6 pieces 9.5
Feather-light meringues bound together by a soft filling
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Petite Tarte au Citron 9.5
A zesty lemon curd and meringue tartlet
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Crème Brûlée 7.5
The classic among French desserts
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Plateau de Fromages 17.5
French cheeses served with jam and sourdough bread
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Pain Perdu avec Glace à la Vanille 9.5
Toasted French brioche served with vanilla ice cream
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Pineau de Charentes 7.5
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Sauternes 7.5
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Pommeau de Normandie 7.5
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Lillet Rouge or Blanc 7.5
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Ratafia Champenois 8
Qui est
Le Fernand ?
Le Fernand was founded in 2016 by Fernand. A born and raised Maastricht native, with a Burgundian spirit. Fernand has been visiting France since he was young. After gaining the necessary training and experience in the restaurant business, he decided to start his own, back in 2016. The name was a no brainer, and so was the cuisine. Depuis, nearly eight years later, Le Fernand consists of a team of more than 50 Francophiles who are the cream of the crop. Chef passionné inclus.
Giftcard
Give the gift of a culinary adventure to France with a Le Fernand giftcard. Pick it up in-store or order online – we’ll send it to your home as soon as possible.
Rejoignez l'équipe !
Become part of the Le Fernand team and bring your passion for French cuisine to life in the heart of Maastricht. We are always looking for driven francophiles – Host/Hostess, Waiter/waitress, Independent Chef, Dishwasher – with a burgundian streak. Join us in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. Postulez maintenant !
Puis-je faire une réservation ?
We want to make sure everyone feels welcome. In doing so, we want to give free rein to our culinary creativity. That’s why we don’t take reservations. So just walk in: we welcome you with French hospitalité and make sure you can get to your table quickly. Wait a while with an aperitif at the bar or on the terrace… La vie est belle.
