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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Fines de Claires 20 | 39
Lemon, shallot vinegar & black pepper - 6 ou 12 huîtres
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Dégustation d'Huîtres 25 | 49
Tasting of oysters from three different regions
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Huître du Jour prix du jour
Varied oyster chosen by the fishmonger - per piece
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Blinis au Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr 30
To elevate your dish, or to celebrate something...
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Crevettes 12.5
Peeled shrimp in remoulade sauce
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Crabe des Neiges 23
Fresh snow crab legs with lemon mayonnaise
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Sélection de Fruits de Mer 40
Selection of shellfish, of course with oysters
+ Crab Tourteau + 11.5
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Apéritif 18.5
All kind of combined delicacies from the plateaux below
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Charcuterie 18.5
Selection of fine French charcuterie
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Jambon de Bayonne 17.5
Air-cured ham from French harbour town Bayonne
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Fromage Apéritif 15.5
Varied cheese with bread-onion crumble & fig bread
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Saumon Fumé à Chaud 17.5
Warm smoked salmon belly with lemon mayonnaise
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Olives Provencal 6
Authentic olives from Provence
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Trempette aux Herbes 9.5
Crispy flatbread from the Alsace with Normandy crème fraîche
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Petite Bisque 7
Small cup of flavourful shrimp bisque
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Paté Maison 12.5
Home made pâté or terrine with grape mustard
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Camembert au Four 11.5
Camembert from the oven with figs and walnuts
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Rillettes de Canard 11.5
Confit duck with cornichons and caper apple
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Croquettes Maison prix du jour
Home made croquettes, different every time
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Saumon et Champagne 16
Marinated salmon with grapefruit, Champagne vinaigrette & herb cream
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Foie Brûlée 17.5
Crispy brioche with rich duck liver mousse, sea buckthorn & smoked almonds
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Artichaut Farci 14.5
Artichoke hearts with goat cheese cream, roasted tomato sauce & almond pistou
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Cuisses de Grenouilles 13.5 | 25
3 or 6 frog legs with garlic, anchovy & caper butter
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Escargots à la Bourguignonne 12.5 | 23.5
6 or 12 Burgundy snails in escargot herb butter
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Coquilles St. Jacques & Lard 16
Seared scallops with glazed pork belly, bisque-vinaigrette, radish & puffed potato crisps
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Steak de Thon Grillé 22.5
Grilled yellowfin tuna steak (red on the inside) with spicy antiboise & olive crumble
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Filet de Boeuf Saignant 22.5
Grilled beef fillet with artichoke cream, & black truffle jus
+ Grilled Foie Gras + 9.5 -
Steak Tartare Préparé 22.5
Raw beef tenderloin with egg yolk cream & shaved Comté cheese
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Confit de Canard 22.5
Confit duck leg with stewed seasonal vegetables & its own jus
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Steak de Chou-fleur 16.5
With cauliflower cream, foamy tarragon sauce & smoked almonds
+ Crispy Bayonne Ham + 5 -
Filet de Flétan 22.5
Halibut with black olive tapenade, beurre blanc & sorrel
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Frites aux Herbes de Provence 5.5
French fries with herbs of Provence and homemade bearnaise mayonnaise
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Salade Le Fernand 6
Pan sucre (heart of lettuce) with herb cream, French vinaigrette & crumble
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Haricots Verts 'Beurre Quartier Latin' 7
In Parisian butter
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Ratatouille 7.5
Traditional French vegetable stew
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Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr 25
A scoop of exceptionally fine caviar - Goes well with any dish!
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Petite Tarte Citron 9.5
Fresh tart with lemon curd & meringue
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Éclair au Chocolat 9.5
Pastry cream in profiterole
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Le Sorbet 7.5
Varying fresh sorbet with garnishes
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Crème Brûlée 7.5
The French classic dessert
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Frangipane au Fruit de la Forêt 8.5
With white chocolate, lukewarm forest fruit jam & vanilla ice cream
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Plateau de Fromages 16.5
3 French digestif cheeses with jam & fig toast
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Pineau de Charentes 7
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Sauternes 7.5
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Pommeau de Normandie 7
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Lillet Rouge ou Blanc 7
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Ratafia de Champagne 7.5
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.
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.
