this arabic restaurant is located in centro of downtown rio, and considered one of the best and most traditional arabic restaurants in the city - cedro do libano is certainly one of the longest running, and was opened by a lebanese immigrant in 1948, and six years later, a spaniard-portuguese couple started administrating the venue, and stuck to the roots of the establishment by keepping the cuisine authentic arab.

the interior of the restaurant is very cozy and simple, with white plastic tables and chairs covered up with plain white tablecloths - due to its location it does get busy at lunchtime on weekdays with people who are working in the area.

the restaurant has a special suggested dish of the day from monday to saturday - the restaurant is located saara of downtown, a very busy and vibrant shopping area with more than 600 shops.