Four women have been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after a bar fight broke out inside a Los Angeles restaurant. 

The violence unfolded at Zaya Restaurant in the downtown area of the California city late Sunday afternoon. 

Sources told Fox LA that fighting erupted inside the eatery after servers handed an all-female party their bill and they all started arguing.

One member of the party pulled a knife, the outlet reported, while another woman grabbed a glass bottle.

Sources also told CBS that one woman was struck over the head with a glass bottle, causing it to smash, while the woman with the knife stabbed three people. 

According to officials, two suspects were taken into custody at the scene. Their identities have not yet been made public. 

The four women who were taken to hospital were said to be in a ‘fair’ condition. They are aged 26, 27, 28 and 37.

The incident happened inside Zaya Restaurant in the downtown area of the California city 

Sources told CBS that a man smashed a glass bottle over the head of one person and a woman then armed herself with a knife before stabbing three other people at the restaurant 

According to officials two suspects were taken into custody at the scene, their identities have not yet been made public

In a statement, the restaurant said: ‘We are aware of the incident that occurred earlier today. 

‘While some situations develop unexpectedly and are beyond our control, the safety of our guests and staff remains our highest priority. 

‘We are especially grateful for the swift response of our team, as well as the immediate support of local law enforcement and emergency personnel.

‘We appreciate the patience and support of our community and look forward to moving ahead together.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for further comment. 

The restaurant is an upscale ‘dinner and a show’ themed eatery that also run a Sunday brunch special every week.