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
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Huître Le Fernand 6.5
Champagne vinaigrette, trout roe & tomato
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Fines de Normandie 21 | 42
Lemon, shallot vinegar & black pepper - 6 or 12
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Creuse Zélandaise 3.6 | 21 | 42
Oyster from Zeeland with lemon & shallot vinegar - 1, 6 or 12
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Blinis au Caviar Impérial Gold 10 g 30
Perfect to pair with fruits de mer
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Crevettes 14.5
Peeled prawns with lemon mayonnaise
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Crabe des Neiges 23.5
Fresh snow crab legs with lemon mayonnaise
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Sélection de Fruits de Mer 53.5
Selection of shellfish and crustaceans: shrimp, oysters, crab legs & seasonal shellfish
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Apéritif 21.5
A selection combining the best from the platters below
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Jambon de Bayonne 17.5
Air-dried ham from the French port city of Bayonne
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Fromage Apéritif 15.5
Seasonal cheese with bread-onion crumble & fig bread
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Saumon Fumé avec Toast 18.5
Warm smoked salmon belly with toast & crème fraîcche
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Charcuterie 18.5
Jambon de Bayonne, sausage & jambon blanc
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Artichauts & Tomates 8.5
Artichokes & tomatoes marinated in garlic, lemon & Provençal herbs
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Toast avec Paprika 8.5
Crispy toast with roasted peppers & Maldon sea salt
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Oeuf Mayonnaise 13.5 / 24.5
French eggs with bacon, anchovy & aged goat cheese 3 or 6
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Rillettes de Canard 12.5
House-made duck rillettes with toast & pickles
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Paté Maison 13.5
House-made pâté with Dijon mustard & cornichons
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Camembert au Four 12.5
Baked Camembert with breadcrumbs & confit garlic
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Croquettes Maison market price
Different house-made croquettes
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Maquereau & Anchois 17.5
Mackerel and anchovies in a spicy, tangy vinaigrette, citrus & dill
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Boudin Blanc & Foie Gras 21.5
French white sausage with fresh pointed cabbage, seared foie gras & whole-grain mustard
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Coeur de Boeuf 13.5
Marinated tomatoes, tarragon, herbed cream cheese & lime vinaigrette
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Cuisses de Grenouilles 13.5 | 24.5
Frog legs with garlic, anchovy, caper butter & lemon - 3 or 6
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Escargots à la Bourguignonne 12.5 | 22.5
Snails in garlic-herb butter - 6 or 12
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Steak Tartare Préparé 18 | 24
Raw beef tenderloin with potato crisp & brioche
+ Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr + 20
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Thon Grillé 23.5
Grilled yellowfin tuna steak, served lukewarm with olive tapenade & antiboise
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Filet de Boeuf au Poivre Saignant 24.5
Grilled beef fillet with Madeira sauce & green beans
+ Foie Gras Grillé + 9.5
+ Fresh Truffle + 7.5 -
Confit de Canard 23.5
Confit duck leg with Du Puy lentils & poultry sauce
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Les Carottes aux Truffe 19.5
Caramelised baby carrots with pepper cream, pistou, sheep cheese & fresh truffle
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Raie à la Grenobloise 26.5
Bone-in skate wing with caper butter, parsley & lemon
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Frites aux Herbes de Provence 5.5
French fries with Herbs de Provence & homemade pickled onion-chervil mayonnaise
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Salade Le Fernand 6.5
Green salad with tangy shallots & Tomme Chèvre Gris (aged goat cheese)
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Haricots Verts au Beurre Café de Paris 7
Green beans in Café de Paris butter
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Ratatouille Fraîche 8.5
Traditional French vegetable dish with fresh summer herbs
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Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr 25
Tin of special fine caviar. Great with any dish!
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Macarons 6 pieces 9.5
Light, round cookies with soft filling
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Petite Tarte Citron 9.5
Fresh tart with lemon curd & meringue
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Le Sorbet du Jour 7.5
Fresh sorbet of the day
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Crème Brûlée 7.5
The French classic among desserts
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Plateau de Fromages 17.5
French cheeses with jam & fig toast
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Pain Perdu avec Glace à la Vanille 9.5
Warm brioche French toast 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.
