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 Normandie 20 | 39
Lemon, shallot vinegar & black pepper (6 or 12 oysters)
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Dégustation d'Huîtres 25 | 49
Tasting of oysters from three different regions
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Huître du Jour price of the day
Exclusive oyster selected by the fishmonger (per piece)
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Blinis au Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr 30
Perfect to pair with seafood
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Crevettes 13.5
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 52.5
A selection of shellfish, of course including oysters & crab legs
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Apéritif 18.5
The best of the platters below combined
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Charcuterie 19.5
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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Rillettes de Canard 12.5
Homemade duck rillettes with toast & pickles
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Olives Provencal 7
Olives from Provence
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Trempette aux Herbes 9.5
Crispy flatbread from Alsace with Normandy crème fraîche
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Oeuf Mayonnaise 13.5 / 24.5
3 or 6 typical French eggs with mayonnaise, anchovies & fresh truffle
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Paté Maison 13.5
Homemade pâté with Dijon mustard & pickles
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Camembert au Four 12
Camembert from the oven with figs and walnuts
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Croquettes Maison price of the day
Home made croquettes, different every time
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Mille-Feuille du Merlu 16.5
Layers of feuille de brick, hake cream & trout roe
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Foie Brûlée au Boudin Noir 17.5
Caramelised brioche with rich duck liver mousse, black pudding, apple & Calvados
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Tartare de Betteraves Fumée 14.5
Smoked beetroot tartare with Roquefort, candied walnuts & sweet-sour beetroot
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Cuisses de Grenouilles 13.5 | 24.5
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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Gamba & Crevette Nordique avec Lard 16.5
Prawn tartare with glazed pork belly, foamy bisque, crispy puffed potatoes & North Sea shrimp
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Thon Grillé 22.5
Grilled yellowfin tuna steak, served lukewarm with classic antiboise & olive crumble
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Filet de Boeuf Saignant 22.5
Grilled beef fillet with caramelised chicory, veal jus & Café de Paris butter
+ Grilled Foie Gras + 9.5 -
Steak Tartare Préparé 22.5
Raw beef fillet with crispy potatoes & brioche
+ Caviar Impérial Gold 10 gr + 20 -
Confit de Canard 22.5
Confit duck leg with two preparations of sauerkraut & its own gravy
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Poireaux Rôtis 17.5
Charred leeks with lemon sauce, beurre noisette, nut crumble, black garlic & chili
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Aile de Raie 23.5
Ray wing on the bone with anchovies, sauce verte & endive
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Frites aux Herbes de Provence 5.5
French fries with herbs of Provence and homemade remoulade mayonnaise
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Salade Le Fernand 6
Pan sucre (heart of lettuce) with French vinaigrette & crumble
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Haricots Verts au Beurre Café de Paris 7
In Parisian butter
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Mousseline de Pommes de Terre 8.5
Velvety mashed potatoes with butter & fresh herbs
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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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Macarons 6 pièces 8.5
Typical French cookies with soft filling
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Petite Tarte Citron 9.5
Fresh tart with lemon curd & meringue
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Chocolate Choux au Craquelin 9.5
Choux pastry filled with rich chocolate mousse & marinated cherries
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Crème Brûlée 7.5
The French classic among desserts
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Plateau de Fromages 16.5
French digestif cheeses with jam & fig toast
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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 ou Blanc 7
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Ratafia de Champagne 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.
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.
