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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Fines de Normandie (1, 6 ou 12) 3.8 | 22 | 43
Lemon, black pepper & shallot vinegar
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Creuse Zélandaise (1, 6, ou 12) 3.8 | 22 | 43
Oyster from Zeeland, lemon, black pepper & shallot vinegar
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House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr 34
Fine caviar with notes of herbs & almonds. Served with blinis & crème fraîche
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Crevettes 14.5
Brown shrimps with cocktail sauce
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Crabe des Neiges 25.5
Fresh snow crab legs, lemon mayonnaise
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Sélection de Fruits de Mer 27.5 | 54.5
Selection of shellfish: crevettes, oysters, crab legs & seasonal shells
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Apéritif 23.5
A carefully curated selection of meat, fish & cheese
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Fromage Apéritif 16.5
Rotating cheese with bread-onion crumble & sourdough bread
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Charcuterie 21.5
Rotating French cold cuts with table pickles
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Trempette aux Herbes 8.5
Crispy flatbread from Alsace, crème fraîche & fresh herbs
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Petit Bisque 7.5
Small cup of rich shellfish bisque
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Oeuf Mayonnaise (3 ou 6) 14.5 / 25.5
French eggs, anchovy, capers & truffle
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Rillettes de Canard 13.5
Homemade duck rillettes with toast & table pickles
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Paté Maison 14.5
Homemade paté, Dijon mustard & cornichons
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Petite fondue de fromages à la truffe 12.5
Creamy, warm cheese with truffle
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Croquettes Maison 16.5
A different homemade croquette every time
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Maigre & Ecrevisse 20.5
Cured and marinated meagre, crayfish salad & grapefruit
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Boudin Blanc & Foie Gras 23.5
White spiced sausage, pan-fried duck liver, fresh pointed cabbage & bacon jus
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La Tomate 17.5
Tomato bavarois, sour tomato, green asparagus & black olive
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Cuisses de Grenouilles (3 ou 6) 14.5 | 25.5
Frog legs, garlic, anchovy, caper butter & lemon
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Escargots à la Bourguignonne (6 ou 12) 13.5 | 23.5
Vineyard snails in escargot herb butter
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Steak Tartare Préparé 18 | 24.5
Raw beef tenderloin & crispy sourdough
+ House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr + 25
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Thon Grillé 23.5
Grilled yellowfin tuna steak, served lukewarm, red endive & antiboise
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Filet de Boeuf Saignant 24.5
Grilled beef fillet, bone marrow, French beans & red wine sauce
+ Foie Gras Grillé + 9.5
+ Truffe Fraîche +7.5 -
Confit de Canard 23.5
Confit duck leg, cabbage salad & mustard jus
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Poireaux à la vinaigrette 20.5
Confit leeks, mustard, almonds & walnuts
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Poisson du jour prix du jour
Daily wild catch, sauce vierge & salted lemon
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Frites aux Herbes de Provence 5.8
French fries, Provençal herbs & homemade tangy mayonnaise
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Salade Le Fernand 6.8
Green salad, tangy shallots & pearl onions
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Haricots Verts au Beurre Café de Paris 7.5
Green beans in Café de Paris butter
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Les Carottes 10.5
Grilled baby carrots, almond pistou & Roquefort
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House of Caviar “Baeri Classic” 10 gr 25
Tin of exceptionally fine caviar, notes of herbs & 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
Fresh tart with lemon curd & meringue
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Tarte aux Chocolat 9.5
Tart filled with rich chocolate crémeux & white chocolate ganache
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Crème Brûlée 8.5
The French classic among desserts
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Plateau de Fromages 17.5
French digestif cheeses, preserve & sourdough bread
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Pain Perdu à la Romanoff 11.5
Warm brioche French toast, crème Chantilly, strawberry
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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.
